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sunday lunches

i can't remember if i've ever mentioned it here before, but since we moved into the house on lookout mountain we've begun having big sunday lunches nearly every other week. it started as isaac's idea to bring people from his church, rock creek fellowship, together after worship, but since has expanded to include many other people -- sometimes as many as 40+ guests. isaac still manages the meals, giving food assignments each week to various roommates and friends, but the collection of people gathered and churches represented has become quite ecumenical, so to speak. (if you're in the area and would like to join us sometime, i can let you know when the next one is.) today's photo is from yesterday's lunch. as the afternoon wanes, folks tend to disperse to seats on the floor and couches, chatting, reading the paper, or even napping. (which reminds me, congrats to jes, er lee, on another ny times book review...)

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the independent film this week at the bijou theatre is called the triplets of belleville and, i must admit, looks truly fascinating. okay, yes, it is animated, but since when does that really say anything about the quality of a film (see finding nemo, the iron giant, etc, etc). and yes, it is french, so it has a few strikes against it. but check out the website, the trailer, and the reviews (a 90 on metacritic is pretty dang impressive), and join us tonight at 7:30 at the bijou to find out for yourself. oh, and for those who missed the house of sand and fog last week, its still playing.