SUNDAY,
JUNE 28:
Sun
was out this morning, and warm, so we both took Pappy on an extended
walk, on
past the park (which was quickly filling up with people this Sunday
morning), and through the adjoining neighborhood.
Then
came back & got ready to go to church service. Bill found a
Presbyterian (PCUSA) church close by. Very charming setting –
reminiscent of a Spanish mission, with its open arched walkways
surrounding courtyards, etc. We went to the 2nd
service, dubbed “Traditional.” This is what a lot of mainline
churche must look like – all white (yet the minute you go on an
Oceanside street, there are as many Hispanics as whites), almost all
over 65, mostly women. But, in fairness, the first service is
“Contemporary,” and I'm guessing that's where you'd find more
young families, hopefully lots of darker skins, etc. Didn't leave a
strong impression on us.
Went
down to the beach in the afternoon just to read and enjoy the surf.
The
park on the way was jam-packed with people participating in all kinds
of summer fun – several birthday parties, a basketball game,
softball, etc. Noticed that several people had left plates of food
on the benches for the homeless guys. The beach was typically full
of kids and families . . . made me wistful for Landon & Beth.
But
after an hour or so, got too cool and windy and damp, so just came
back. The kids hit those 4 sunny days just right!!
Made
a simple dinner of prepared pulled pork and cole slaw, and watched
Fox News Sunday
& Face
the Nation streamed
on the laptop. Of course, the main topic was the Supreme Court's
decision this week declaring it unconsitituional for any state to ban
same sex marriage. We think that the real battle, and the one which
will affect us, will be the ensuing one on religious liberty and
conscience – where is the boundary between obeying one's religious
beliefs and adhering to the law of the land?
Was
a lovely, balmy evening around sunset. So enjoyed the rest of my
wine outside and snapped these photos.
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