Anne Lamott's piece is absolutely perfect, conveying the struggle of living right one day at a time. I am struck by her ability to demonstrate the struggle of sanctification which takes place in seemingly quotidian tasks and interactions. This is not about the carpet guy; it is about practicing these principles in all our affairs AND shining brightly as stars in the universe.

I've long been an Anne Lamott fan but I'm finding both her books and her articles increasingly over-the-top with the Christian thing. She USED to write zany and witty stuff which by no means excluded her faith but left the reader chuckling, usually over life's little encounters; the faith was just a small part. Please bring back the old Anne.

Thank for writing this essay. I believe it is by grace today that I found it. I just lietened to the the president's state of the union last night and came to work today angry at Bush. I have frequently been consumed with anger over the actions of this administration and its supporters and I live in a red state in the heart of Dixie so I do not have many to commiserate with. But my point is thank you. I'm giving up my anger for today even the anger I have felt ever since Shock and Awe. Part of that anger was directed at myself for not paying attention to what was going on in the world and having the feeling that I should do something about or should have done something before things got this bad. I held the church responsible as well. I'm letting go today and letting God and I'm thinking that Bush and Co. are like that man who gave you a bad check and I am praying for them today and for myself, the self who thinks she has control.

Anne

I would have strangled the little fucker.

Went to confession on saturday and communion on sunday.

But, your approached works too.....

Tom

Finally. A Christian writer who sees past the bullsh*t. Anne's writing inspires me in so many ways. She will never know the impact her writing has had on my life. What a relief. Brilliant Anne. Give the bastard some daisies. Let the Bible beaters try to beat you into legalism. They will never know the joy of giving daisies.