for the good use of leisure

leanne and i leave in an hour or so to drive about 65 miles northward to visit with my parents. pre-anniversary dinner tonight at the keystone crossing location of pf chang's china bistro; followed by a trip to indy's apple store. two businesses that really need to make their way to louisville (preferably while we live here). tomorrow, then, we will ride the columbus people trail with my mom. they've recently opened what looks like another 8 or so miles of trails so there's almost a complete loop around the city now. so, we are looking forward to a pleasant day of pedaling.

the prospects of such a weekend reminded me of this selection from the 1979 book of common prayer:

"For the Good use of Leisure
O God, in the course of this busy life, give us times of refreshment and peace; and grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies and renew our minds, that our spirits may be opened to the goodness of your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."