Comments on: On the Sacrifices, Irritations, and Paradigm Shifts Our New Life Now Affords Us

By: Rev Kim

Rev Kim — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:05:33 +0000

Oh yes, Route 1. I did both an m.div and th.m. at PTS, coming from So Cal. After driving Route 1, I didn’t want to hear any complaints about the California freeways. I told people, at least if you miss your exit you just get off on the next one and get right back on! I ended up taking the backway by the canal to go to Wegman’s, Target, the mall, etc. Much easier and less stressful! Blessings on your studies!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:46:24 +0000

Look at Route One as a training ground. I’m a Jersey girl and was scared about what the driving would be like outside of LA when we moved…It was no problem, as I had adequate training here in good ole NJ. In fact, those LA drivers have nothing on NJ/NY drivers.

By: Mark Smith

Mark Smith — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:11:47 +0000

Route 1 Rules:

Right lane is for exiting and entering, or for going really fast past the slow people in the left and center lanes. Panic stops are likely.

Center lane is for cruising along at 50-60 MPH trying to find your store. Be sure to cut across the right lane in 50 feet or less when you see your turn.

Left lane is for going 70MPH unless your age is over 50, in which case it’s 40MPH. If you see your turn be sure to make a right-angle turn across the left and center lanes.

If you can do Route 1, you’re almost ready for Route 4 and 17 in Bergen County, NJ, and then graduate school in NYC traffic after that.

- Mark (lives in Hamilton, NJ)

By: Living with a Dog | pomomusings | progressive theology & design

Living with a Dog | pomomusings | progressive theology & design — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:08:39 +0000

[...] up early to barking, playing with bones and other dogs at the dog parks, etc. And Sarah really was right about the way I interact with Sadie. I find myself following her around the apartment a lot to see what she’s up to. Why is she [...]

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:25:24 +0000

Congrats on the new dog! As the official dog walker/pooper scooper in our house, I sympathize with your conundrum. The nice thing about small dogs is that EVERYTHING is smaller!

Good luck on the GRE! I sent my application to re-re-take the exegesis ord today, so please pray for me!

Peace,
Ryan

By: jen lemen

jen lemen — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:53:09 +0000

sounds like good prep for parenting–at least in the no-time-to-take-a-shower-have-to-watch-you-every-second category. thanks for making me laugh.

By: Sarah E

Sarah E — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:49:39 +0000

Re the dog – good training for if you have children – you are experiencing similar issues as you do w/infants and toddlers (how fast/when to shower, how to restrain/train…amazing. correlations.

Be consistent with Sadie – establish a schedule, be firm in voice and action and she will eventually respond. Going to work will do that for you all – she will grow to love her time outside the crate and will learn to tolerate the crate, just like toddlers learn limits. I say this as an experienced mother of sons now 19 and 23. I say this an an experienced dog sitter of said 23 y/o son’s 3 y/o dog Daphne.

Have fun, one day at a time!

By: KnittinPreacher

KnittinPreacher — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:36:02 +0000

My advice for Route 1 — avoid at all costs. Or wear a helmet and pray. Pray hard.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:07:06 +0000

Hi Sarah! I’m glad you’re back from your sabbatical. I have had similar terrifying and/or infuriating experiences on Route 1 in Maryland. Is the entire length of the highway this awful?!?