But good beer is better. Ireland would want it that way.
35 thoughts on “March 17, 2016: Green Beer is Okay and All”
FB reminded me today of the birthday of a friend who died several years ago from colon cancer. If you are 50+ or otherwise at risk, get regular checkups.
Ditto. Yes, you'll hear talk about how bad the preparation for a colonoscopy is, but it's really just kind of a nuisance. Get it done.
right, nuisance is a good word for it.
Co-sign. I miss Pops more than ever now that he would be a grandfather.
My mom was diagnosed with colon cancer when I was in high school, and she fortunately recovered. I was finally due for my first colonoscopy last year and while I didn't discuss it here at the time, it really was not the big deal I thought it would be.
The funniest part was that the info they sent home with me stated very bluntly not to make any major decisions for the rest of the day. Sedatives are weird.
Being a pastor in the Methodist church (as Rev. Jeff can attest) means living an itinerant life, and we just got word that our lead pastor these past eight years (which is a long time in the UMC) and her family will be moving to Lee's Summit in June. Thankfully, being one of the larger churches in MO (and having a former pastor on the review board) means we'll be looked out for when it comes to assigning her replacement.
Pastoral changes can be hard on everybody. I'm near the end of my fifth year in my current appointment, and since I haven't heard anything yet I'm assuming I'll get a sixth, but that's not guaranteed. We'd love to stay here the rest of our careers, but that's a) unlikely and b) out of our hands.
This church was a plum in a lot of senior pastors' eyes, but our current pastor was brought in fresh out of seminary (second career) and then given the lead the next year, and it caused some ruffled feathers. Stil...you serve at the behest of the bishop, right? Hopefully you can continue there where you're at.
Yes, the Bishop in consultation with the District Superintendents. Stays are longer than they used to be, at least in this conference, but you never know what's going to happen. I do think that the cabinet tries pretty hard to make good matches between pastors and congregations. But sometimes there are not the same number of round pegs as there are round holes and appointments still have to be made. It's not a job I'd want.
Our UMC has had the same senior pastor for 20 years (with various different associate pastors), which I know is highly unusual. He is retiring later this year, and an interim pastor is being appointed for a year to help with the transition instead of a new long-term pastor being immediately appointed.
At least around here, large church pastors tend to have longer stays than small church pastors do. For one thing, small churches are sometimes looked at as stepping stones to bigger and better things. For another, it can be hard to move the pastor of a large church, because there are only so many places to move them that won't seem like a demotion. Mrs. A and I are unusual in that we love small towns and small churches and have no particular desire to move up the ladder.
Uh oh, watch out. I stopped going to my UMC because the leadership sent two pastors in a row with whom I just couldn't connect. (Also, I really like Sheenie's temple so I get my religious fix there now.)
It seems to me that interim pastors are a really good idea in a situation like that. It helps the congregation get used to the idea of having someone different without constantly comparing the new pastor to the prior one. Pretty much every church has, at some point, had a pastor who is remembered in legendary terms, and that can be a no-win situation for the new pastor no matter what he or she does.
Our church also just recently lost its pastor. He had been there over 17 years. Being in the Church of the Nazarene, pastoral decisions are mostly up to each individual church and pastor. Church members vote on whether to invite someone to be their pastor if they don't have one or vote every year or two to keep the one they have. We have a District Superintendent who oversees churches in a geographical region that can step in and make changes if needed, but that's rare. Our former pastor resigned a couple months ago. There were no significant problems at the church, he just felt it was time for a change. Our Worship/Youth Pastor is the interim senior pastor with other pastors helping with preaching and other duties until we find another senior pastor. This is very different for me because I've been going to this church for more than 16 years and my dad was my pastor growing up, so this is the first time I've been on this side of a pastoral change.
My first job as a pastor was in the United Church of Christ, which had a similar system. It's known as the call system, as opposed to the appointment system that the United Methodist church and some others use. There are good and bad things about both systems.
Our Lutheran church I grew up in also had to form a call committee when replacing a pastor.
Passing on dealing out green beer at the Pub today. However, I just made a second batch of Irish Lamb Stew for our weekly specials. Never attempted it before this week, but I must say it turned out super tasty. Boneless Leg of Lamb, Onions, Carrots, Garlic, Guinness (what else?), beef stock, fresh herbs and a little salt and pepper. Between that and the Bangers and Mash we are dishing out, I am feeling a wee bit Irish this week.
Passing on dealing out green beer at the Pub today.
Tis a fine service you're doing there, zoom. If I was even remotely in your neck of the woods, I'd stop by tonight on principal.
I was thinking of someday hosting a WGOM caucus. Trying to re-engage around here as things settle down, but if there is ever interest, I would love to host something fun, maybe even with some live music. You all know how to get a hold of me. BTW- Black and tans with Fargo's Stonesthrow are very tasty.
I'd be down for sure.
And as far as I'm concerned, the only use for green beer is to get it for $1/pint the day after, because hey $1 beer is $1 beer.
I'm having a hard time coming up with a counter argument here.
Perhaps, "Half and Half's with Fargo's Stone's Throw are very tasty." might serve you better?
Interesting. More so that I have never heard of this in all my 35+ years in the business. Thanks for the heads up!
Oh yeah, the Black and Tans (the [para-]military force) are pretty reviled in a decent portion of the Irish population.
Interestingly (to me, anyway), the drink name precededown the paramilitary force by 30 years or so. But the drink was apparently an English innovation.
Also, because I am tired and avoiding work, there is a short film from 1929 called "Black and Tan" featuring Duke Ellington and His Orchestra about the Harlem Renaissance.
So, on St. Patrick's Day, one of my last bar patrons is a friend of mine who moved over here from Ireland as an adult. I asked him about the black and tan controversy. He said he didn't quite understand why his fellow country men get worked up about the use of the terminology, as it is completely unrelated and harmless. On the other hand he did say the the Irish laugh at the idea of layering two different beers over each other in this fashion. I agree. I know a certain midwest based brewery chain (oxymoron) that lists several beers on their tap menu that are "blends" of their other beers. I don't get it.
he can always make up for it by having a special on Irish Car Bombs.
Like a true Irishman (Dooley on my mother's side) on St. Patrick's Day*, I'm reading this in my driveway, delaying domestic reentry with the unrealistic hope of avoiding the (inevitable) wrath of an Emerald-isleless bride.
meat - you made me chortle...and shook me loose of my inertia. Not sure if I should bless or curse you.
This is such bullshit.
Whenever I hang out with 14 year-olds, I’m the one that has to leave.
Morneau is out until midseason after elbow surgery. It's probably for the best since he missed much of last season after a concussion, so hopefully the extra time off will keep those symptoms from recurring.
FB reminded me today of the birthday of a friend who died several years ago from colon cancer. If you are 50+ or otherwise at risk, get regular checkups.
Ditto. Yes, you'll hear talk about how bad the preparation for a colonoscopy is, but it's really just kind of a nuisance. Get it done.
right, nuisance is a good word for it.
Co-sign. I miss Pops more than ever now that he would be a grandfather.
My mom was diagnosed with colon cancer when I was in high school, and she fortunately recovered. I was finally due for my first colonoscopy last year and while I didn't discuss it here at the time, it really was not the big deal I thought it would be.
The funniest part was that the info they sent home with me stated very bluntly not to make any major decisions for the rest of the day. Sedatives are weird.
Free Matt
Being a pastor in the Methodist church (as Rev. Jeff can attest) means living an itinerant life, and we just got word that our lead pastor these past eight years (which is a long time in the UMC) and her family will be moving to Lee's Summit in June. Thankfully, being one of the larger churches in MO (and having a former pastor on the review board) means we'll be looked out for when it comes to assigning her replacement.
Pastoral changes can be hard on everybody. I'm near the end of my fifth year in my current appointment, and since I haven't heard anything yet I'm assuming I'll get a sixth, but that's not guaranteed. We'd love to stay here the rest of our careers, but that's a) unlikely and b) out of our hands.
This church was a plum in a lot of senior pastors' eyes, but our current pastor was brought in fresh out of seminary (second career) and then given the lead the next year, and it caused some ruffled feathers. Stil...you serve at the behest of the bishop, right? Hopefully you can continue there where you're at.
Yes, the Bishop in consultation with the District Superintendents. Stays are longer than they used to be, at least in this conference, but you never know what's going to happen. I do think that the cabinet tries pretty hard to make good matches between pastors and congregations. But sometimes there are not the same number of round pegs as there are round holes and appointments still have to be made. It's not a job I'd want.
Our UMC has had the same senior pastor for 20 years (with various different associate pastors), which I know is highly unusual. He is retiring later this year, and an interim pastor is being appointed for a year to help with the transition instead of a new long-term pastor being immediately appointed.
At least around here, large church pastors tend to have longer stays than small church pastors do. For one thing, small churches are sometimes looked at as stepping stones to bigger and better things. For another, it can be hard to move the pastor of a large church, because there are only so many places to move them that won't seem like a demotion. Mrs. A and I are unusual in that we love small towns and small churches and have no particular desire to move up the ladder.
Uh oh, watch out. I stopped going to my UMC because the leadership sent two pastors in a row with whom I just couldn't connect. (Also, I really like Sheenie's temple so I get my religious fix there now.)
It seems to me that interim pastors are a really good idea in a situation like that. It helps the congregation get used to the idea of having someone different without constantly comparing the new pastor to the prior one. Pretty much every church has, at some point, had a pastor who is remembered in legendary terms, and that can be a no-win situation for the new pastor no matter what he or she does.
Our church also just recently lost its pastor. He had been there over 17 years. Being in the Church of the Nazarene, pastoral decisions are mostly up to each individual church and pastor. Church members vote on whether to invite someone to be their pastor if they don't have one or vote every year or two to keep the one they have. We have a District Superintendent who oversees churches in a geographical region that can step in and make changes if needed, but that's rare. Our former pastor resigned a couple months ago. There were no significant problems at the church, he just felt it was time for a change. Our Worship/Youth Pastor is the interim senior pastor with other pastors helping with preaching and other duties until we find another senior pastor. This is very different for me because I've been going to this church for more than 16 years and my dad was my pastor growing up, so this is the first time I've been on this side of a pastoral change.
My first job as a pastor was in the United Church of Christ, which had a similar system. It's known as the call system, as opposed to the appointment system that the United Methodist church and some others use. There are good and bad things about both systems.
Our Lutheran church I grew up in also had to form a call committee when replacing a pastor.
Passing on dealing out green beer at the Pub today. However, I just made a second batch of Irish Lamb Stew for our weekly specials. Never attempted it before this week, but I must say it turned out super tasty. Boneless Leg of Lamb, Onions, Carrots, Garlic, Guinness (what else?), beef stock, fresh herbs and a little salt and pepper. Between that and the Bangers and Mash we are dishing out, I am feeling a wee bit Irish this week.
Passing on dealing out green beer at the Pub today.
Tis a fine service you're doing there, zoom. If I was even remotely in your neck of the woods, I'd stop by tonight on principal.
I was thinking of someday hosting a WGOM caucus. Trying to re-engage around here as things settle down, but if there is ever interest, I would love to host something fun, maybe even with some live music. You all know how to get a hold of me. BTW- Black and tans with Fargo's Stonesthrow are very tasty.
I'd be down for sure.
And as far as I'm concerned, the only use for green beer is to get it for $1/pint the day after, because hey $1 beer is $1 beer.
I'm having a hard time coming up with a counter argument here.
Perhaps, "Half and Half's with Fargo's Stone's Throw are very tasty." might serve you better?
controversy
Interesting. More so that I have never heard of this in all my 35+ years in the business. Thanks for the heads up!
Oh yeah, the Black and Tans (the [para-]military force) are pretty reviled in a decent portion of the Irish population.
Interestingly (to me, anyway), the drink name precededown the paramilitary force by 30 years or so. But the drink was apparently an English innovation.
Also, because I am tired and avoiding work, there is a short film from 1929 called "Black and Tan" featuring Duke Ellington and His Orchestra about the Harlem Renaissance.
So, on St. Patrick's Day, one of my last bar patrons is a friend of mine who moved over here from Ireland as an adult. I asked him about the black and tan controversy. He said he didn't quite understand why his fellow country men get worked up about the use of the terminology, as it is completely unrelated and harmless. On the other hand he did say the the Irish laugh at the idea of layering two different beers over each other in this fashion. I agree. I know a certain midwest based brewery chain (oxymoron) that lists several beers on their tap menu that are "blends" of their other beers. I don't get it.
he can always make up for it by having a special on Irish Car Bombs.
Like a true Irishman (Dooley on my mother's side) on St. Patrick's Day*, I'm reading this in my driveway, delaying domestic reentry with the unrealistic hope of avoiding the (inevitable) wrath of an Emerald-isleless bride.
meat - you made me chortle...and shook me loose of my inertia. Not sure if I should bless or curse you.
* or on any other day of the year
A nice little read about a celeb, including a baseball tie-in.
*looks at helmet* Duh.
#LOLWhiteSox
From the comments:
Morneau is out until midseason after elbow surgery. It's probably for the best since he missed much of last season after a concussion, so hopefully the extra time off will keep those symptoms from recurring.