Last week I began a Monday morning scripture class through my church.

Hey - you there, stop shaking your head! YES Catholics DO read the Bible! So now you know!

Anyway...

The class is lead by the young and energetic Father Steve and (not to denounce any "other" Bible studies) it really has the feel of a college-level literature class. Althought the study guides have the stamp of approval from the Church, they really delve into aspects of the particular verses including literary style, imagery, linguistics, art/cultural references, historical setting and more. My point is that this study is less about indoctrination and more about learning the specifics of one book and how it ties in with our understanding of other messages and imagery (and overall theology(ies) ) we have learned through the years in the other books. We are studying the Book of Wisdom and are learning of the tie-ins the author uses that meld both Greek and Hebrew culture of its era.

Since it is Presidents' Day, I will be taking my daughter along to class; she's bringing her own books - likely a new "American Girl" novel and a "My Weird School" installment to keep her occupied.

After class, we head to a neighboring 'burb to indulge in Mom & Daughter PEDICURES at a spa that has services for children (and is also reasonable priced). We have appointments, so I don't forsee a huge mob scene on this non-school day. After our Spa treat, we will go out to lunch, although it's currently a toss-up between crapple, er, APPLEBEE'S and Red Robin. After the announcement of the huge beef recall, though, I'm inclined to shy away from a burger-specialty place.

Later this afternoon, I take her to her Yoga Kids class, which she has been enjoying immensely. Kids don't seem to have the same hangups about chanting OM at the end of their sessions the way some of us suburbanite ladies do!

So today is a Mom-Daughter-Mind-Body-Spirit day...So Our Father, Om Shanti and all that good stuff...