Sunday, November 1, 2020

Traditions

 I went to church live today instead of attending couch church as I have done for the last several weeks.  Since today is All Saints Day it was a very moving service, including, among other things, a bagpiper playing Amazing Grace.  If you're wondering about the bagpiper, the Presbyterian church has a strong Scottish heritage, hence the tradition of having the bagpipes at this service.  The only problem I have with this tradition is that I don't think bagpipes are indoor instruments.  Notice I didn't say musical instrument, the jury's still out on that.  Even in our very large sanctuary, the sound seemed much too loud to me. Maybe it was because when I attend couch church I can control the volume.  Anyway, as I listened, I couldn't help thinking that bagpipes should be played outside, on a hill side, a far away hill side.  Preferably in Scotland.  

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