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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
What are you giving up for Lent?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For today, laissez les bon temps roulez!
Beginning tomorrow, many Christians begin the 40-day period of sacrifice and self-reflection leading up to Easter.
Do you give up something for Lent? A friend of mine once gave up gossip for Lent. Not a bad idea. Another friend gave up going to the Wendy’s drive-through. We feared she might starve to death, but she made it. (I’m giving up Chick-fil-A so as soon as I file this I am going to the CFA in the CNN Center for lunch.)
Some folks take on a new responsibility during Lent, like setting aside time for a special daily devotional.
Are you giving anything up or taking anything on this Lenten season?
We heard from a number of metro Atlantans who are entering the season of Lent with sacrificial spirits. Here’s what they’re deciding to forego.
Tom Murphy, Murphy’s Restaurant in Virginia-Highland: desserts
Norris Broyles, Norris Broyles Architects: Irrational exuberance and windfall profits
Neal Creech, Creech Custom Builders: alcohol
Kurt Hartman, VP, Hines: looking at statements from my broker
Andy Andres, DPR Construction: talking about the economy and finding reason in the bailout and stimulus package
Bob Voyles, Seven Oaks Company: bread
Jan Schroder, Schroder Media: tortilla chips and tequila
