More good reading!

   'Worship wars' were part of my work experience. Lines were drawn between 'traditional' vs. 'contemporary' and organ versus bands. Happy that is in my past. Now I've discovered such conflict is nothing new.
    Anthony Trollope's Barchester Tower, book, and six book series by the same name, are set in the fictional Church of England's, Barchester Diocese. When the beloved old bishop dies a new bishop is appointed by the state. The new bishop, and his personal chaplain, favor a less liturgical and more evangelical style of worship. Battle lines are quickly drawn in the midst of which love and marriage add intrigue. Barchester Towers was published in 1857, so these worship issues have a long history.
   The book is a delightful read with much good humor, some of which made me laugh out loud. Trollope has a wry sense of humor which is often displayed by the names he gives characters in his novels.  Take for example the name of one pastor who is the father of 14 children; he's named Rev. Quiverfull!  Happy endings aren't all bad, not every novel needs to end with everyone going to smash. Interwoven in the stories are astute observations about human character and important ethical observations.
    I'm indebted to Peter for recommending Trollope to me...thanks!  So many good book..........

Takk for alt,

Al

A good time to remember Joanne's piano.