[zany life + crazy faith]

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43018876570234757222009-07-17T15:22:21.166-07:00[zany life + crazy faith]One woman's view of her live-outside-the-box life and faithJudith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.comBlogger444125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-24088323545760325132009-07-10T13:00:00.000-07:002009-07-10T13:39:59.803-07:00Lazy Summer Days

Dear Reader: I am re-publishing this short piece I wrote last summer. I hope you enjoy it...I write this post from my rambling front porch in small-town America.The afternoon winds down and I spend it lazing on my wicker rocking chair, my feet propped up on the edge of the porch.The temperature is a perfectly pleasant 78 degrees.The sky pale blue laced with filmy ribbons of white.In two days

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-319975452312943082009-06-24T15:03:00.000-07:002009-06-25T05:51:56.666-07:00Weeds, Untreated

Have to think that weeds, untreated,Serve a purpose. . .In referencing my own weeds of soul and mind.Think of that each time I pull one,Encroaching on my garden:The wild, swinging moods that chemicalsCould not contain or bind.Only 40 years of digging up the rootsAnd taming memories, raw and unrefined,Could, at last, create the peaceful borderThat lies around my house and clime.Judith QuintonJune

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-32009881187183686452009-06-23T10:07:00.000-07:002009-06-23T11:09:26.346-07:00This Morning I'm Dissecting...

Well, after all, that's pretty much what I do 24-7. Dissect my life, dissect other people's lives, dissect the world, dissect God...and the list goes on.This morning I've been busy dissecting my personal theory about fiction.This long-standing theory resurfaced in the lab or labyrinthe of my mind (whichever you wish to call it) on a recent trip with my book-cover designer, to the biggest

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-66075780848131929802009-06-01T07:57:00.000-07:002009-06-01T08:11:01.009-07:00Why I Love Being "Old"

A quote by Victor Hugo (in his eighties at the time), author of Les Miserables:"I feel in myself the future life. I am like a forest which has been more than once cut down. The new shoots are livelier than ever. I am rising toward the sky. The sunshine is on my head. The earth gives me its generous sap, but Heaven lights me with its unknown worlds.You say the soul is nothing but the resultant of

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-82557716122446324602009-05-25T14:45:00.001-07:002009-05-25T15:29:39.342-07:00Thanks for the Memory, PBS ~ Guest Post By Barbara McNeese

If you haven't had the chance to watch the Memorial Day Concert on PBS, you will have missed the chance to be moved, through song and testimony, by the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform throughout America's history. I often watch it, and I often cry, but last night was especially touching. I am always mysteriously moved when I hear "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." It is

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-32729898560427506232009-05-25T10:54:00.000-07:002009-07-15T08:38:02.259-07:00The Hungries

How many of you watched 60 Minutes last night...about the new pill that promises long life, weight loss, glossy locks, and boundless energy? Needless to say, I have already ordered my Free Trial bottle of the magic elixir this morning!Along with the plug for this new wonder pill, Morley Safer introduced us to the RCI club. This would be a group of people so intent on living longer they Restrict

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-90184480635879147362009-05-24T07:38:00.000-07:002009-05-25T06:24:47.441-07:00Silent 'Son'day

"Be still and know that I am God"Psalm 46:10Photo by Jeanette Marie Mayhew, 2009

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-78302074437247423862009-05-22T10:14:00.000-07:002009-05-22T10:29:34.327-07:00Laugh Me Up, Scotty!

A man was riding his Harley along a California beach when suddenly the sky cleared above his head and, in a booming voice, the Lord said, "Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish."The biker pulled over and said, "Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can ride over anytime I want."The Lord said, "Your request is materialistic. Think of the enormous challenges

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-85077509274312408952009-05-19T08:17:00.000-07:002009-05-19T08:25:51.556-07:00Jlo Quoted In New York Times!

Exciting news: Yesterday I was quoted in an opinion piece in The New York Times!Here is the link: God Talk, Part 2. My quote is about two-thirds down the page. Look for Judith Quinton.The article itself is highly interesting: about the validity of faith and faith versus science. If you click on my name in the article, it will take you to my full comment on last week's piece: God Talk, Part 1.

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-6592363153480144962009-05-14T06:49:00.001-07:002009-05-14T07:07:51.378-07:00The Baby Is Birthed!!!

Yes, my 76,452-wd baby was birthed this morning at 6:30 a.m!!!I refer to my memoir which I have labored over for two years.Thank goodness I didn't have a two-hour birthing limit!I am now recovering from post-birth shock.The baby was immediately whisked off to my waiting publisher, to be weighed and measured.It will be 13 weeks before I get to hold Baby again, this time all dressed and ready for

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-47841766607684396702009-05-10T14:07:00.000-07:002009-05-10T14:11:11.480-07:00The Two Best Things That Ever Happened To Me!

Rebecca and AJ, taken several years ago, in Iceland

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-56666369144129185912009-05-07T15:21:00.000-07:002009-05-09T07:03:44.917-07:00Mother And Son, Zany-Life Style

Sunday, here in the U.S.A., is Mother's Day. I say that for the benefit of all my readers in far-flung lands who celebrate it on a different day or not at all.I know this because Iceland does not celebrate Mother's Day and my daughter, not being duly reminded by every card shop and gift store for weeks on end, that Mom's Day fast approaches, sometimes forgets about it . . . until her "American

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-83855871472998445522009-05-03T06:50:00.000-07:002009-05-03T06:58:03.732-07:00Silent 'Son'day

"Be still and know that I am God."Psalm 46:10 Photo by Judith QuintonTrip to Portland Zoo, with AJ and Roma, Aug. 2008(Click on photo to enlarge)

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-17102921555640591352009-04-26T12:38:00.000-07:002009-05-03T06:55:49.955-07:00Silent 'Son'day

"Be still and know that I am God."Psalm 46:10 Photo by Judith Quinton, taken at Lincoln City, Oregon, Oct. 2008(click on photo to enlarge)

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-80858241619901611982009-04-24T10:02:00.000-07:002009-04-24T10:08:18.960-07:00Where Is Your Hope In These Difficult Times?

Though the fig tree does not budand there is no fruiton the vines,though the olive crop failsand the fields produce no food,though there are no sheepin the penand no cattle in the stalls,yet I rejoice in the Lordand exult in my saving God.God, my Lord, is my strength;He makes my feet like thoseof a deerand enables me to walkon mountain heights!Habakkuk 3: 17-19

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-79802936422455532852009-04-20T10:25:00.000-07:002009-04-20T11:18:03.691-07:00Jlo's Instruction Manual: A Purposeful Time With God, Part II

The previous post described the why and how of a purposeful time with God.But it mainly focused on the practice as a tithe, a sacrifice of our time: giving a small portion of our day to God out of gratitude for His over-arching love for us.Most of us humans have a hard time sacrificing for anyone or anything but ourselves. I speak from 64 years of experience on this issue.So for most of us,

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-65609713734327959342009-04-17T10:39:00.000-07:002009-04-20T11:21:28.984-07:00Jlo's Instruction Manual: A Purposeful Time With God, Part I

This morning I drew back the curtains of this world to gaze upon my Creator.I did not do this by looking through the window in my bedroom, but through the window of God's soul and spirit.This practice enriches my life and colors the day that follows it.This is what I refer to as Purposeful Time With God.Without time with Him, I find it to easy to forget...that He is the Creator of this world and

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-46530265092007334752009-04-16T14:30:00.000-07:002009-04-17T08:09:56.555-07:00Celebrate With Me ~ The 100 Mark!

Yay - today Zany Life + Crazy Faith added its 100th follower!For those unfamiliar with blogland, that means that 100 people are now following this blog.I am so excited to be at the 100 mark!And grateful to each one of my loyal followers.In appreciation to my 100th follower, Renee of Claire's Closet, I am reserving a free copy of my upcoming memoir, due to be published this summer. I also include

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-6927686870638029462009-04-14T09:49:00.001-07:002009-04-14T09:49:49.457-07:00You're In For A Treat: I Believe I Can Fly By Yolanda Adams!

On this Easter Tuesday (in the Catholic Church we celebrate Easter for a full 40 days - until Pentecost) I believe I can fly!Stirred and lifted by this amazing rendition of the song I Believe I Can Fly, I look to the day when I will fly to His arms, where I will remain forever enclosed and embraced in His eternal love.Yet even now, in the midst of daily trials and challenges, I can fly...because

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-932355212962254322009-04-11T08:36:00.001-07:002009-04-11T08:36:35.487-07:00He's Alive And I'm Forgiven!

My all-time favorite Easter story/song told from the perspective of Peter, the follower of Jesus who denied his master three times in the hours before Jesus' death.Written and sung by Don Francisco (in the '80s).I echo the words in my heart this morning: "He's alive and I'm forgiven...He's alive!"Jlo

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-20521906252892135882009-04-10T09:00:00.000-07:002009-04-10T09:52:59.586-07:00Good Friday And The Doors

Dear Readers, This post was sent as an email two years ago on Good Friday. It still rings true and calls me to a life that is real to the bone.Today my focus is on the suffering and death of my Jesus. Yesterday I visited one of my favorite hangouts, the hospital thrift shop, just one block from my home (are you jealous yet?!) I discovered a number and variety of classics, Huxley, Sinclair, Poe,

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-60740851401061683952009-04-08T14:05:00.000-07:002009-04-08T20:28:20.852-07:00A Word To Women And Anyone Interested In Them:

It's disturbing to me how many young women bloggers, many of them mothers, think it's hip, young, entertaining, and "with-it" to talk dirty on their blogs. When I say dirty I mean crass, full of sarcasm, and sprinkled with the kind of language that only sailors used to get away with.I'm fully aware it's not politically correct to even bring up this concern. I'm pretty savvy when it comes to the

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-54398937007374575632009-04-07T12:49:00.000-07:002009-04-07T13:05:28.999-07:00What's It All About, Alfie?

Do you remember that famous song from the '60s: "What's it all about, Alfie?"Why are we even here on this earth?Have you asked yourself that question lately?This is as good a week as any to pose that query: It's Holy Week, the week Jesus chose, and let me emphasize the word chose, to suffer and die for us.Heavy, you say?I agree.But don't let that distract you from the original question:What's it

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-71087166432578724932009-04-03T08:24:00.000-07:002009-04-03T08:46:16.693-07:00Renaming Your Life

Renaming is what my life has been all about.Allowing God to rename the suffering, the sin, the darkness, the confusion, the pain, the wandering. The seemingly aimless wandering."Why did I choose (years ago) to follow God into the wilderness in the first place?" I was much more comfortable in Egypt. Comfortable in the rut, the routine, the bondage, the chains - fair exchange for three square meals

Judith "Jlo" Quintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760judiquinton@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4301887657023475722.post-19502143121275192302009-04-03T08:01:00.000-07:002009-04-03T08:09:08.266-07:00B At E In P!

Title translated: Becky at Eiffel Tower in Paris! One of my favorite of her self-portraits by daughter Rebecca, photographer and filmmaker extraordinaire! (Taken in 2008)

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