Lent. What really gets me about lent is the herds of self centered fixations that are proclaimed during this season. Yes, giving up sweets or caffeine or whatever may be good for YOU but what exactly does that have to do with preparing for the death and resurrection of Christ? If anything, lent should be a time of changing attitudes and demeanors. So what to do for lent? Maybe trying to not jump to conclusions about other people's motivations, giving someone a second chance, reaching out to someone - THOSE are lenten focuses that demonstrate some level of Christian based growth and attempt to be more Christ-like.

I, of course, have opted to not change a thing specifically for lent. It seems too much like the 'second shot at a new years resolution' for most of America to me. Make a perminant change in your life for the good of your spirit and those around you - and have a freaking donut.