ha ha. very funny.

Life is continuing to improve over at Chez Shalom. Beloved is in the midst of starting his new job, which caused some increased anxiety at first, but which also seems to be helping calm the anxiety as days go by. He's also started on a new drug to treat the anxiety, which won't kick in for a few weeks, but which does make both of us feel like help is on the way. He's back to himself for long periods of the day. Alleluia.

Yesterday, I went to a day-long workshop which I had completely forgotten about, having registered for it months earlier. Honestly, I didn't really want to go: I went because one of our staff members helped plan the thing, and I wanted to support her.

A lot of it was on family systems in congregations, which I've read plenty about and yet can always use a refresher on.

But here's the kicker - the title of yesterday's event?

"Leading in Times of Anxiety and Change."

Ha ha, God. Very funny.