Hard! Hard! Hard! - 23 February 2021 - Plague Journal Day 348

Micah 6:8
Esther 9:20-32
Job 37:9-11
Yes, your life matters.

We all are still sheltering in place, but I'm here to keep you sane and entertained.
One could hardly ask for much more than that, now could one?

I'm sorry to say that I missed this when it was live, but if you want a new take on Purim, check this out - https://purimfunnystory.com/ I think Esther and Mordecai would be proud. It takes me back to an MYF performance of the Esther story for the UMW. Those ladies had no idea what they were getting into when they asked our youth to present the play for them!

Oddly, today doesn't seem to be Read The Bible Day or anything like that, despite its being the anniversary of the publication of the Gutenberg Bible in 1455. Johannes Gutenberg's Bible edition was the first book ever printed in movable type, ushering in the age of the printed book in the West, and beginning the availability of the Word of God to the common man (once he could read).

What it is - and this is worth celebrating! - is Curling Is Cool Day. Frankly, curling is cool, so it's nice to have a day to affirm that. You should check out the classic film, Men With Brooms (featuring yet another fabulous performance by everyone's favourite leading man, Leslie Nielsen). Here's a clip of the final shot. (Don't you love the Norwegian Olympic team's uniforms?)

Keep Calm and Stay Away.
I'll be back tomorrow.
The mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has a 24 hour helpline: 800-950-6264.