Hmmm...THIS IS A UNIQUE WAY TO LIVE YOUR FAITH

Okay. This is a book that I just might have to read. The author claims he is not really religious. Actually, he says that he is "Jewish, in the way that the Olive Garden is Italian." He spent 12 months trying to follow every rule in the Old Testament (except for killing magicians - he thought that was just going too far!) He even stoned an adulterer, but he used pebbles, since the Bible was not clear about the size of stones required.

In my latest issue of "Mental Floss" (a terrifically fun, mind-bending publication) there was a piece written by this author. He listed five obscure rules from the Old Testament, complete with his translation, and possible explanation. Let me just put one of them here on the blog for your enjoyment. :
The Rule: "...she shall put the raiment of her captivity from off her and shall remain in thine house, and bewail her father and her mother a full month; and after that thou shalt go in unto her, and be her husband..." From Deuteronomy 21:10-14
Translation: If you capture a beautiful woman during war; and you want to marry her, you must first have her shave her head and trim her nails. Then you must live with her for a month without touching her. After that, she is all yours.
Possible Explanation: Think of it like gun control - it's a mandatory waiting period. If you still want to marry a bald, short-nailed woman after a month of no sex, then maybe it truly is love.

You can see why I think this book may be a fun way to spend a winter afternoon. I can't help but wonder what A. J. Jacobs' wife thought of his project. It seems that he really went all out - he dressed like Charlton Heston in The Ten Commandments, ate locusts and honey, and grew a long itchy beard. Hey - at least he got published!!!

Also - just so you know - Bizy is back to her cute self. Of course, this is after 3 visits to the vet, complete with x-rays and blood work, and several prescriptions. I spent more on this little bout of illness then I spent on purchasing the dog! Still, she is the best money I ever spent!