There was a time when it was a big deal to me when someone from my real life found out about Real Live Preacher. I wrote about the first three times that happened here and here and here.
I don't write about that anymore because so many people in my real life know about the blog. My whole family knows now, even the in-laws. Half my church knows. I went ahead and told the leadership of the church since the book thing is happening.
I've lost whatever freedom I might have once had with anonymity. It has changed my writing, too. Not because I am less honest, but because I have a new context. Gone is the "journal under the bed" context. Now I live in the "writing a book that anyone might read" context.
This isn't good or bad. It's just the way of things. Nothing stays the same.
Next week I'd like to chat with you about the big decision I have to make soon. I have to decide whether or not I will remain anonymous. I'm deeply conflicted about this. Most of you have already written and said I should keep my identity hidden. That was surprising to me. Anyway, I have some thoughts. Maybe we can talk next week.
For now, let me justify the title of this thing. Like I said, my parents read everything I write now, including the funny little thing I wrote about the George Foreman Grill. They came to visit us after Christmas, and, of course, they brought their brand new George Foreman Grill. Dad said he wanted me to eat something prepared on the GFG and then eat crow on the blog.
Side note: My parents live in Marshall, Texas, not far from George Foreman. My dad has seen him jogging before. Small world.
Okay, I admit it. We cooked on the George Foreman Grill, and it's cool. To be able to grill stuff on both sides at once while draining some of the excess fat is pretty slick. It's a lot more complicated than a waffle iron with CDs under one side.
I owe an apology to all the Georges in the Foreman family. Next time my dad sees George jogging, I've asked that he give Mr. Foreman a big thumbs up from me.

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