PeaceBang
The manic mind of the minister -- Auntie Mame Meets Cotton Mather. Blogging about Unitarian Universalism, UU Christian spiritual practice, occasional cultural and political ravings, and the inner life of ministry. PeaceBang is the alter ego of a small town pastor serving an historic New England Unitarian Universalist congregation.
I’m A Blog Mom!
July 2, 2008 on 8:54 pm | In Reminiscence, Shout-Outs |It’s always rewarding to hear from people who say that PeaceBang or Beauty Tips For Ministers inspired them to start their own blogs.
Here’s producer and journalist Anne-Marie Dorning on how a woman named Millie Garfield and I inspired her to start a blog called Massachusetts Mom.
I first met Anne-Marie when she called to see if I would be willing to appear on “Nightline” two winters ago. I declined at first, then went to my Parish Committee to see what they would say. They were all for it, so Anne-Marie came with her crew and filmed this little segment for “A Sign of the Times.” I hated the lead-in, which insinuated that I give fashion tips to my congregants (hello Martin, the name of the blog is Beauty Tips FOR MINISTERS — what about that isn’t clear?), and my congregation and I cringed at the cut-in of the cross that doesn’t exist on our building. Other than those small details (oh, and the suggestion that I spend most of my spare time cruising the malls maniacally pawing through the racks at Macy’s seeking clergy-appropriate garb) and my squealing embarrassment at my own appearance (does anyone really like seeing themselves on camera? Can we re-shoot this now that I’ve lost 30 lbs.?), it was a good segment, a fascinating day, and all the more fun and memorable for the involvement of my delightful colleagues Donna and the Eclectic Cleric.
Mazel tov on your blogging, Anne-Marie!
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Re. “Sign of the Times” clip: Good to see Jackie again, as I will remember her, in one of the front pews, helping to lead the church forward… [I know. I just watched the video clip again last night and my heart leaped up when I saw her. There she is!! How is it that we’ll never again see her standing in church holding a hymnal? Of course she ordinarily sat in the back but wanted to be up front and center on that day — not to get on television but to keep an eye on the producers!! Seriously… she said she would be “the bouncer” if need be. Damn, I’ll miss her. - PB]
Comment by Jim B. — July 2, 2008 #
Oh, you’re a blog mom to lots of people I’d guess.
Me, too! Thanks!
And I totally agree, I wish as we lose the weight, that all old video and photos would CATCH UP!
Comment by Kari Kopnick — July 3, 2008 #
Yes, you are a blog-mom and you inspires me to start one myself.
- PB]
I´m still not sure if it is better to blog in English or German.
Started with German but migtht swop to English one day.
Why not a bilingual blog???? [Why not indeed!?
Comment by chavale — July 3, 2008 #
Well, I´ll try it.
Its an experience and challenge!
Comment by chavale — July 4, 2008 #