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I am in Fort Wayne right now. One of my favorite things about going home is to catch up with friends I talk with occasionally on the phone, but see rarely. Lissa, myself, and another friend named Laura were set to meet at Buffalo Wild Wings. It turned out about half my graduating high school class showed up. But when Lissa walked in, all other conversation in my book ceased and the fun was about to start.
So you might be asking yourself, why is this girl so important? Do you have like a major thing for her? Not exactly. On paper, Lissa and I should be enemies. In our "Fox News" world, we should not be friends. We should have a TV show where we fight to the bitter death over just about any topic, accusing the other person of being anti-American and a horrible person1. But there are few people I look forward to hanging out with more than Lissa. The night always seems to end too early.
Lissa is agnostic, liberal2, cute, and smart. I am a Christian, conservative2, ugly, and not-too-bright. But what I love about our relationship is that we have always had great respect for each other, and we have, with out actively trying, always abided by the rules of an article I came across on Cracked last week titled 10 Things Christians and Atheists Can (And Must) Agree On. The basic gist of the article are these 10 points:
I think all of these points are right on. The only exception being #3, and while I think it is true in reality, it is a sad thing about modern Christianity. I mean, take a couple of different social choices away, the fact I abandoned any desire to go to Law School, and our Sunday morning activities, and Lissa and I live pretty much the same life.
But think about how great this world would be if we approached all people we disagreed with using the above guidelines. Think how politics would look. Think how families would look. Think how relationships would be different. Think how more civilized this world would be. Think how much fun life would be. And both sides are just as guilty of continuing the hatred of the other.
This Christmas I received a present3 from Erik (creator of allenhuntshowsucks.com). I even opened it with my family around the tree with all my other presents (we joked about the fact it might have anthrax). But I sincerely enjoy Erik as a person. We don't agree on religion. But we have respect for one another, and our e-mails back and forth are a lot of fun.
My hope (which they know) is for Lissa and Erik to one day realize the fullness (I didn't say easy) of life found in a relationship with Jesus. But until then, I am thoroughly enjoying the fun times and journey together.
1Ironically, a conversation did come up between Lissa and I about starting a TV show. Let's just say, we are great at mimicking conversation had by other people in a distance.
2I think both of us would admit that we have become more moderate over the years - especially as we have ventured out of Indiana and have more than just Fort Wayne political ideology to reference.
3If you are wondering what he sent me, it was a book of poetry.
All part of Andy's protean army of nubile young "friends."Yes, I had to look up the definition of protean. Like I said, "I am not so smart."
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Watching the NLCS...with out my Cubbies |
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Looking forward to baseball tonight and seeing Pat tomorrow. |
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I think I realized tonight that I am getting old: a sore lower back and a realization that I shouldn't eat ice cream before bed. |
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My back is still killing me and since I don't have a hot tub I am taking my first bath in my home ever...I know that still makes me gay |
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http://twitpic.com/f7ff - Today was not a fun one...but this was a nice view leaving my office |
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My back is killing me... |
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It is raining and that makes me happy |
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Purchased tickets to Chicago to watch my brothers play! Another weekender and I am excited. |
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Watching the Hills, which pretty much means I am going to hell...or am I there already. I am not sure |
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At least the Angels could do what the Cubs did not...win a game! |
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