Yum & Yuk

Interested in seeing this: "It's More Expensive To Do Nothing explores the dark and often disregarded world of criminal justice, the revolving door of institutionalization, the complexities of remediation, and the programs that have worked to help nonviolent ex-offenders succeed as self-sufficient members of society. The math is staggeringly simple: It will cost $75,000 year if a nonviolent offender returns to prison, whereas $5,000 a year will help that individual lead a productive life outside.”

Looking forward to the new Sherlock Holmes, airing tonight on PBS's Masterpiece.

Currently reading: "The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World," "Grace (Eventually)" and "Handling Sin."

NYTimes: Coming Out Illegal: "A senior at U.C.L.A. and the only child of a single working mother, Leslie is brave but not reckless: in the wrong place under the wrong circumstances, the T-shirt’s two words across the chest — “I’m Undocumented” — are provocative enough to upend her life."

Always amazing: Bruce Springsteen, "Atlantic City."

More on the criminalization of mental illness.

The NYTimes covers transgender candidates for political office.

Congratulations cardigans, you are my favorite.

I was moved by and interested in the invocation at today's service (despite my ongoing discomfort with the word/idea of God):

"Loving God,

you have led us to this place,

not to shield us from heartache

and the pain of human life,

but to heal us and inspire us.

to gently redirect us,

till we see the world as you do

and love it with your love."

Image: source.