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jharader

jharader
Date Joined: January 2, 2009
Last Online: April 29, 2009
Birthday: January 12, 1975
Country: United States
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About Me

I am a Mennonite pastor in the great town of Lawrence, Kansas. I live with my husband, three children, two cats, two birds, one dog--and my daughter's mouse. I have degrees in biblical studies and English literature.

The link above will take you to the humor column I write for a local parenting magazine.

Favorite Music

I like classical music--especially Bach's cello concertos. I also enjoy Americana music--bluegrass and folk. I absolutely love going to the Walnut Valley Music Festival in Winfield, Kansas.

Favorite Books

Where to start? For a fun read, I like a good mystery. Agatha Christie is my favorite, but I've read all of her stuff and, unfortunately, she's not writing any more. Jane Austen is also good for a fun read now and then.

In terms of literature, I like the poetry of Mary Oliver, Emily Dickinson, E. E. Cummings, Billy Collins; short stories I like Poe, Mark Helprin, and most especially Flannery O'Connor (also not writing any more); novelists: Toni Morrison, Marilynne Robinson, Lee Smith, Reynolds Price, Barbara Kingsolver . . .

Nonfiction is usually not my reading material of choice, but I do like Barbara Brown Taylor, Fred Craddock, Rosemary Radford Ruther, Dave Barry (does that count?), Anne Lamott.

Favorite Movies

My husband has moved me to an appreciation of some of the classics--I especially like the Fred Astaire musicals and anything with Cary Grant.

Newer stuff? As Good as it Gets; Shawshank Redemption; Spinal Tap; Waiting for Guffman; Singles; Princess Bride

Favorite Crafts

My craft of choice is card-making. I do a little scrapbooking, but don't really have the attention span for that. (Plus I forget to take pictures.)

I love pretty papers and am gathering quite a collection of stamps. I have a cuttlebug and a Cricut which is especially nice when I need to mass produce.

I am fairly new to the hobby and am enjoying learning new techniques.

Likes and Dislikes

I enjoy a wide range of artistic styles. I like subtle colors and natural images. I like bright colors and funky patterns.

I like witty and funny--but not cutesy or crass.

I love literary quotes and poetry--but not cliche phrases or verses.

And, while this is irrelevant to the swaps I plan to join, I do indeed love chocolate.

Random Comments

People get wierd ideas about pastors in general and Mennonite pastors in particular, so let me just say:

Yes, I have electricity (obviously).

No, I do not wear a head covering.

No, I do not need crosses, angels, and "Jesus loves You" stamped on every piece of mail you send me.

Yes, you can use a curse word here and there in your book reviews, poetry, etc.

Ratings

tejiendopalabras rated for 2009 Reading Log #1 on Apr 21, 2009
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Comment: thank you for the interesting list. your descriptions make me want to read all the books! even the ones i have already read... thank you for the bookmark as well.
collectedmess rated for 2009 Reading Log #1 on Apr 6, 2009
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Comment: thanks for the list! i've put a few of yours on my to-read list.
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Comment: You did an amazing job on my journal! I love it! Thank you for including a picture your daughter drew- that cat looks really nice. Thank you again!
TerryF rated for PS: jharader & TerryF on Feb 25, 2009
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Comment: Great poem - thx! Terry
jandcmom rated for Stamped Images #5 - Love on Jan 20, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the images, I can definitely use them :0)
creationsbysamantha rated for Scrap It! Bookmarks on Jan 18, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the bookmarks ;-)
stacirose rated for Private Swap - Rockin' Cardmakers on Jan 17, 2009
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Comment: Awesome! DH & I were particularly impressed with the shirt card! Amazing work! :D
Response: I'm glad you like the cards! The shirt card is actually pretty easy, but fun. Here's a link to a web tutorial on how to make them: http://www.paperwishes.com/webisodes/?page=high&id=165 Thanks again for doing the private swap.

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