I went from Zepbound 12.5mg to “I’m off Zepbound for two weeks due to insurance issues” to 15mg and, hoo boy, it’s been an interesting past couple days. Stomach just feels…off. Having to remind myself “No, you’re not anxious/dreading something. It’s the meds!”

How does one go about getting a hearth stone for a fireplace? Are there standard sizes? Can most stone yards do custom sizes?

Church website question: I’ve recommended Squarespace before for even small churches that want to prioritize ease of maintenance. But it’s been a couple years since I last touched it and helped a church build and maintain a website on it. Is it still a good rec? ⚓️🕯️

This is a niche post, but: I HAVE been to Boston in the fall. 🍂🍁 Once. For SBL/AAR!

What’s a song or hymn that can bring tears to your eyes? Happy or sad tears.

Ordered an Oklahoma Joe’s Bronco smoker. Gets here tomorrow. Excited to try it out!

Internet’s falling apart. Economy’s falling apart. Politics is falling apart. Planet’s falling apart. What a time to be alive!

Not me over here tearing-up watching the Ken Burns American Revolution documentary. 🥺

I think it might be time for me to get into meat smoking. What’s a decent meat smoker you’d recommend for a beginner?

What are your favorite seasonings and/or sauces that you wish more people knew about?

Millstones. For all of them.

What songs are you resonating with or just generally enjoying these days?

What news sources are you especially grateful for these days?

What are your favorite reference works for learning more about specific feast days in the Christian Church calendar? ⚓️🕯️

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! Let’s make sure vets get the healthcare and other benefits they were promised. And let’s defend the Constitution and the democratic republic they fought for. 🇺🇸

Trying out posting a video to/via Micro.Blog for the first time. Taking a long time to upload just an 18 sec video on my phone on the MB app. OK, here goes…

It’s the feckless and toothless vs the heartless and ruthless. Fear, greed, and lies are going to run this country into the ground. We’re led by cowards and liars who are only in it for the money.

Why the hell is Trump helping to call the Lions game

If you’re preaching, summarize this week’s sermon with a GIF.

Make bad things shameful again. ICE. Organizations caving to fascism. Bald-faced lies from political leaders. Good ol’ boys in the Church giving abuse a pass. Etc.