Category Archives: Practical Philosophy

Afternoons and Coffee Spoons

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Mrs. Spit

I get impatient with myself sometimes. I know, I know, this isn’t a surprise. It’s not even that I get impatient with myself. I get impatient. Period. In times past, when I was still a Christian, this tended to mean … Continue reading →

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Stand Tall and Keep Your Face to the Sun

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Mrs. Spit

There was this moment when I was walking the dog on Tuesday night when the setting sun hit my face and I thought that summer was here. It has been a long winter and a non-existent spring. Our last snowfall … Continue reading →

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Solstice

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

I have never celebrated the Solstice in any sort of formal way. I am a Christian, and that means that my meaning for this time of year is different, and the solstice, while forming the impetus for choosing this time … Continue reading →

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Googling a Better Life

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

A few weeks ago, Mr. Spit and I had a BBQ in our back yard. And a group of us were sitting around, and the children were playing, and we were talking about information. We were talking about living in … Continue reading →

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Every Day Ethics with Mrs. Spit

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

The Scenario: You go to the local big box hardware store, and you find a patio set – a table, 6 chairs and an umbrella on sale, for about 50% off. You can afford said table, and while it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Village Children

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

I actually wrote this a few days ago, and then I got stuck. Because I could identify the many reasons why I thought we should care for others, even when there was no obvious reason for us to do so. … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Philosophy, This I believe | 16 Comments

prostitution

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

I have been thinking about writing a post about why prostitution is wrong. I have been thinking about the ways I could engage you all in my passion for the subject, in my quest to make a difference for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, Politics, Practical Philosophy, Prostitution | 14 Comments

The Kingdom of God

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Mrs. Spit

Thanks for listening to me complain yesterday. I appreciated your ears, and your care and compassion. Sweet Camden Lass reminded me that Kings College does a lovely Festival of Lesson’s and Carols, well they should, having originated it. At any … Continue reading →

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Magic

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Mrs. Spit

I must confess a secret (or not particularly secret, if you look at my bookshelves) liking for Harry Potter. Many of my Christian friends were wholly opposed to the books, and I understand why (although I think they missed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Meme, Practical Philosophy | 12 Comments

I Don’t Like Losing

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Mrs. Spit

I was at a women’s luncheon on Thursday. The key note was a great speaker, a prominent Edmontonian. I left shrugging my shoulders. She’s very much a “If you believe it, you can do it” kind of lady. She has, … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Meme, Practical Philosophy | 18 Comments