And the lord said, go forth and drink Chardonnay!

There is definitely something to be said for those lordy folk. That whole inner peace / religious radiance thing is very appealing. As Sister Mel says, while the rest of us are all on Prozac, she is on Jesus. 

In fact, being a lordy type has a lot going for it – the strong sense of community, the wonderful sense of belonging, a feeling of a higher purpose etc etc. All very appealing, except for that one tiny little thing – that whole being good thing. Being good seems to come with all sorts of self-denial and saying ‘no’ has never been my strong suite. Why say no when you can say “Yes please, I’ll have a double”?

But if I was ever in any doubt, my mind was made up this week when Sister Mel told me that God had called her to raise additional funds for her charity for the underprivileged moms. What a big chore!!  I simply can’t take the chance that God will call me to do something stressful like that. “Hi Tertia, God here. Please could you raise $200,000 for the poor” Um, thanks but no thanks God, I’m kind of maxed out here right now. If God had to call me to drink copious amounts of Chardonnay or spend my days lounging around the pool, I’d consider converting, but right now, being bad is far too good.

Anyway, this post wasn’t supposed to be about me or about lordy folk.  My dear sister wants to know if anyone has any advice for her regarding fundraising in America. Please see her note below and check out her blog post here. 

(Please note: this is not an invitation to bash the lordy folk. I am kind of fond of them. Zhsusie the Baptist mail order bride aside.)

Hello Tertia's American Critters
Most of you have visited me by now so thanks for dropping in.  I am in the very early stages of a big fundraiser to raise money for our Bosom Buddies Charity for the new premises.   I am hoping some of you have experience, tips, advice or knowledge in this area in the US and can help us to get going.  Also if Angelina or Oprah is your BF then we need them too. Pop over to my blog if you can help or know those who do.
PS, we are a registered NPO.
PPS, don't get distracted and miss the point and have the whole Lordy debate, focus ladies!
PPPS, thanks to all of you who bless us with infant clothing, we LOVE you!   

 

Comments

[Dayna]

Does she have her group set up on Facebook under the "Causes" application?

[Wobs]

This reminds me of the skit that Bill Cosby did on Noah. When God comes to visit Noah to tell him to build an ark. It is extremely funny and Mel would enjoy it too....

[Andrea]

I love the Noah thing. And I'm on Jesus, too. It's nice.

[Rebecca]

I would argue that being religious and being good are not related at all. Plenty of so-called religious people have done many many bad things and are still doing it all in the name of religion. I think being good is a combination of DNA and upbringing. I would also argue that the problem with being religious really lies in being asked to believe in something that no one has proven exists (blind faith) AND especially, and this is the part that REALLY bothers me, being told what to do and what to believe by people that have nothing to do with your life and quite often live in their own little fairy tale world. Can you tell I don't like being told what to do (or think for that matter)?

[Beth]

Um, didn't Tertia and Mel specifically ask for us not to get off on the whole religion subject, but to stick to the point at hand, ie. Mel's fundraiser? If you're not into religion then don't be religious. Why the need to bash what others have found meaningful? Anyway...sorry, Tertia, I'm not much help. Don't know Angelina or Oprah. But I wish Mel much success; I'm sure she'll find a way (with God's help, and good networking) to reach her goal. :-)

[Flicka]

Hey, I'm a Lordy chick, too!

Oh, this isn't about that. No advice for Mel and I'm already all over her blog but if she gives me a job, I will do it! I love her heart for needy moms and babies. She is truly so special.