Truth in an Old Folk Song

Every Wednesday, I meet a friend at the public library for toddler story time, to borrow books/music, and to just hang out.

This week I found a cool CD...Animal Folk Songs for Children

I especially like this song...

Mister Rabbit, Mister Rabbit your ears are mighty long
Yes, my Lord, they were put on wrong
Every little soul must shine, shine, shine
Every little soul must shine, shine, shine

Mister Rabbit, Mister Rabbit your coat is mighty grey
Yes, my Lord, it was made that way
Every little soul must shine, shine, shine
Every little soul must shine, shine, shine

Mister Rabbit, Mister Rabbit your feet are mighty red
Yes, my Lord, I'm almost dead
Every little soul must shine, shine, shine
Every little soul must shine, shine, shine

Mister Rabbit, Mister Rabbit your eyes are mighty white
Yes, my Lord, I'm runnin' out of sight
Every little soul must shine, shine, shine
Every little soul must shine, shine, shine

Mister Rabbit, Mister Rabbit you're lookin' mighty thin
Yes, my Lord, been a-cuttin' through the wind
Every little soul must shine, shine, shine
Every little soul must shine, shine, shine

It has an earthy, rustic flavor like most folk songs. It always seems strange that today's culture tries so hard to shelter itself from death. I can't picture Raffi strumming along, singing about an old hare who is about to kick the bucket. Well, maybe he would but, there is something so real and matter-of-fact about Mister Rabbit. He's pretty much saying "Yep, I'm gonner die sonny boy and so will you - so git ter shinin'!"

Although death isn't natural, I don't think we should ignore it or dress it up to be something it's not or search for eternal youth through surgeries, pills, machines, etc. (Blah, Blah, Blah). Death is so crucial to Life! Afterall, Christ conquered death by death.

Thanks for the reminder, Mister Rabbit.

My Sleeping Boys



This is the third picture I have of them sleeping in the same position as one another :)

Joke of the Day

Q: "What is this?"
A: "A Roman soldier in a pub, ordering five more beers."

Ha Ha :)