Frog Blog

It is so wonderful to have seen friends at church this morning. I prefer early service, but usually most of my buddies go to the later one.

I remember attending a retreat where the idea of "meaningful touches" was presented. In general, the theory goes, humans need a number of meaningful touches in their lives on a regular basis. I can't remember the number, and don't try to because I think I'd be tempted to keep kicking it up. I think it was something like 8-10 a day. But, I am reminiscing about high school, and with raging hormones it may have been much less.

At home, with the blessing of time with friends and family, this was easily fulfilled. Here in Birmingham, it isn't unusual for me to go weeks or months without a hug or handshake. Quite a change from college and the lifestyle I enjoyed there. So, this morning's fellowship was particularly wonderful.

I'm off to a picnic for the first year students. The teaching assistants will all be there. It seems just yesterday I was attending the same event as an anxious 1L.