I work for Blood Assurance, a regional blood bank serving 5 states located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Today was a regular employee blood drive and I did my part and donated some red blood cells to help my neighbors. It’s always good to do this. It makes a difference. Donate if you can whenever you can.
People have started using their state birds as Rebel Alliance–inspired symbols (from Star Wars) to say, “this is where I am, and I’m not okay with what’s happening.” This is the Mockingbird from Tennessee.
Because of the Winter weather threat in the area, my church went on Zoom to have morning prayer. It turned out that the situation was not as serious as it could have been. This was reminiscent of the COVID era when everything was virtual. Thanks to technology, it’s good to have this option when necessary. It keeps some level of routine and connection with the Divine and community. Thanks to Fr. Drew and Deacon Kelly for making this happen this morning.
We are expecting some winter weather here in the Chattanooga, area this weekend. Like anything, this forecast can change over the next couple of days. It’s my hope we won’t be in any danger, but a little snow would be nice.
Meteorology is hard, and those who practice it do their best to get things right. Give those who are doing their best a break. I say be cool, be kind.
It’s another Monday and it’s a really cold one for this time of year where I live. Chattanooga is feeling the Arctic today. Staying warm is the rule of the day. Thank goodness it is going to get warmer later in the week.
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