road rules

do not follow her to her seat, trying to make eye contact, pretending you just want to give her a church bulletin.

do not walk all the way across the church to give her the "sign of peace" - especially since you're not giving anyone else the "sign of peace."



don't wink while holding out the communion cup to her. how can you wink and say, "the blood of christ," at the same time?

no matter how cute she looks in the sunshine, walking home from church by herself, do not pull your car up alongside asking her if she wants a ride.

and do not yell, "have a good day, gorgeous!" as you drive away. this is not what church is for.

love is here and oh my darling now now you're gone

you persuaded me to love you and i did
but instead of tenderness i found heartache instead
into your arms I fell so unaware
of the loneliness that was waiting there



you closed the door to your heart
and you turned the key
locked your love away from me



look at me
see what loving you has done to me
look at my face
see how crying has left its trace



love is here
and oh my darling now you're gone
love is here
and oh my darling now you're gone



you made me love you
and oh my darling now you're gone
you made me love you
and oh my darling now now you're gone



today is the feast day of blandina.