Graduation is tomorrow. Joycelyn Elders is giving the commencement address. I can't think of a more appropriate speaker for UIC. Take that how you will.

I've been considering going back to Bethel Pres. Myung's been pushing for a return, and I've talked to both my current pastor (who was not particularly happy) and my potential future pastor about it. I'm not sure. I haven't really connected with my current church after almost 2 years, but my old church still has some of the same issues that were there when I left.

All of this is starting to feel a little weird. I can see a little bit of each side making a play for a stable soon-to-be working professional. It may only be a small part of their motivation, and it may be an undeniable reality in the business of church, but it's what I like the least.

Well, I'll think about it some more during my Cali-Mexico cruise next week. Maybe when I come back, I'll be flying the yellow flag of cholera.