For this meme, take the first sentence of the first post of each month and line them up.
January 1, 2008: My New Year's gift for those of you who are not glued to the TV watching football is this video which shows Irwin Mayfield, Jr. of New Orleans, playing "Amazing Grace" on the Elysian Trumpet, which was hand-built by David Monette.
FEBRUARY 1, 2008: It isn't war that is hell. It's our acceptance of war.
MARCH 7, 2008: What a fantastic trip! But it's great to be home again. You'll hear about it until you're bored silly.
APRIL 1, 2008: From the BBC. "And that's Panorama for today, April 1st, 1957". A video.
MAY 1, 2008: Today is the fifth anniversary of George W. Bush's appearance on the aircraft carrier to announce "Mission Accomplished" in Iraq - a milestone, surely.
JUNE 1, 2008: Beneath the photo from the REAGAN DIARIES is an actual quote that Reagan wrote about George 'W' in his diaries, recently edited by author Doug Brinkley and published by Harper Collins
JULY 1, 2008: The dark blue plaque on the sidebar of my blog links to The Dillenkoffer Endowment which rewards gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) high school seniors who graduate from a Kansas or Missouri high school and attend a Kansas or Missouri college, maintain at least a 2.75 GPA, and make a difference through community and school involvement, with $25,000 per year in college scholarships.
AUGUST 1, 2008: OCICBW... got attacked by a particularly vicious troll last night. It was so bad I had to close down the comments overnight.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2008: Wind and rain are starting up but not bad yet.
OCTOBER 1, 2008: A cartoon showing two office workers. One is on the phone saying, "Our computers are down, so we have to do everything manually..." They are playing solitaire.
NOVEMBER 1, 2008: Good Morning Mimi,
I've just received word from Roseann, and she is in the hospital, and will have both kidneys removed on Monday.
DECEMBER 1, 2008: For her book, “Calling It Quits: Late Life Divorce and Starting Over,” Deirdre Blair:
I don't know quite what to say. There's only one funny in the mix, the cartoon. If you'd care to look (I advise against it!), here's a link to last year's list.
Thanks to Jane R. at Acts of Hope for the reminder.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Feast Of The Holy Name
"The Circumcision" by Federico Fiori Barocci
After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, ‘Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord’), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, ‘a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons.’
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been
revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon* came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,
‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,
according to your word;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel.’
And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, ‘This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.’
Luke 2:21-35
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Auld Lang Syne
Scenes from the movie "Becoming Jane", a life of Jane Austen, are accompanied by this lovely version of The the New Year's Eve traditional song. I couldn't find the name of the singer, but I'd surely like to know.
Update from Anonymous in the comments:
I also love this version of the song and found out it is Mairi Campbell, whom I've never heard of before. At first I thought it had to be Judy Collins, but after much investigation I found it is, as someone before me said, Mairi Campbell. Her voice sends chills down my spine in this song and now none others can compare!Thanks very much for the name, Anonymous. Next time you visit, please make up a name and sign your comment.
Happy New Year - 2009!
Fireworks on the Mississippi River at Jackson Square in the French Quarter
A BLESSED AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
Early for us - late for those in other countries - from the heart for everyone.
Eve Of Holy Name
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
‘See, the home of God is among mortals.
He will dwell with them;
they will be his peoples,
and God himself will be with them;
he will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Death will be no more;
mourning and crying and pain will be no more,
for the first things have passed away.’
And the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ Then he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.
Revelation 21:1-6
As I was reading from the Lectionary for the vigil of the Feast of the Holy Name and reached the passage from Revelation, I hoped that I would find these words, and my heart leaped with delight when I saw them. Not because I knew chapter and verse, because I'm not good at that. I have only a small number of verses committed to memory. I usually have to search. Coincidence? Perhaps, but I think not.
‘See, the home of God is among mortals.
He will dwell with them;
they will be his peoples,
and God himself will be with them;
he will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Death will be no more;
mourning and crying and pain will be no more,
for the first things have passed away.’
And the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ Then he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.
Revelation 21:1-6
As I was reading from the Lectionary for the vigil of the Feast of the Holy Name and reached the passage from Revelation, I hoped that I would find these words, and my heart leaped with delight when I saw them. Not because I knew chapter and verse, because I'm not good at that. I have only a small number of verses committed to memory. I usually have to search. Coincidence? Perhaps, but I think not.
More Awful Christmas Cracker Jokes
Why are ghosts so bad at lying?
You can see right through them.
What kind of tree do fingers grow on?
A palm tree.
What do you call a penguin in the Sahara desert?
Lost.
What do you call a woman who stands between two goal posts?
Annette.
On which side do chickens have most feathers?
On the outside.
What do you call a train loaded with toffee?
A chew chew train.
What's furry and minty?
A polo bear.
What's big, grey and wear glass slippers?
Cinderelephant.
How do snails keep their shells shiny?
They use snail polish.
What must you know to be an auctioneer?
Lots.
Did you hear about the man who bought a paper shop?
It blew away.
What is the vampire's favorite song?
Fangs for the memory.
I send these to my grandchildren, and they love them. Average mental age? Around 10 years old.
You can see right through them.
What kind of tree do fingers grow on?
A palm tree.
What do you call a penguin in the Sahara desert?
Lost.
What do you call a woman who stands between two goal posts?
Annette.
On which side do chickens have most feathers?
On the outside.
What do you call a train loaded with toffee?
A chew chew train.
What's furry and minty?
A polo bear.
What's big, grey and wear glass slippers?
Cinderelephant.
How do snails keep their shells shiny?
They use snail polish.
What must you know to be an auctioneer?
Lots.
Did you hear about the man who bought a paper shop?
It blew away.
What is the vampire's favorite song?
Fangs for the memory.
I send these to my grandchildren, and they love them. Average mental age? Around 10 years old.
Please Pray For Sue And Ed
JCF said...
The wife of my priest has endured Too Damn Much in the past few years. A chronic liver problem, I think, weakened her bones (and may have done other things to leave her accident-prone. No, she doesn't drink.)
A year ago, she received a liver transplant (w/ all the usual Ups&Downs that that entails, vis-a-vis drugs and rejection-monitoring).
When I spoke to my priest prior leaving Michigan for my own (California) holidays, he was SO looking forward to a week-long post-Christmas Florida getaway.
Just last night, I got an email: while packing for the Florida trip, his wife slipped and fell on the Michigan ice, breaking bones AGAIN (this is about the 3rd time this has happened in the past 7 years).
Florida is cancelled, Sue is in pain, and Fr. Ed has that (via email) "there went my last nerve" sound (recall also, that my parish, St. James, Albion, is still recovering from a devastating sanctuary-losing fire).
Please pray for them---Ed and Sue NEED A FRIGGIN' BREAK! (the good, non-bone kind };-/ )
The wife of my priest has endured Too Damn Much in the past few years. A chronic liver problem, I think, weakened her bones (and may have done other things to leave her accident-prone. No, she doesn't drink.)
A year ago, she received a liver transplant (w/ all the usual Ups&Downs that that entails, vis-a-vis drugs and rejection-monitoring).
When I spoke to my priest prior leaving Michigan for my own (California) holidays, he was SO looking forward to a week-long post-Christmas Florida getaway.
Just last night, I got an email: while packing for the Florida trip, his wife slipped and fell on the Michigan ice, breaking bones AGAIN (this is about the 3rd time this has happened in the past 7 years).
Florida is cancelled, Sue is in pain, and Fr. Ed has that (via email) "there went my last nerve" sound (recall also, that my parish, St. James, Albion, is still recovering from a devastating sanctuary-losing fire).
Please pray for them---Ed and Sue NEED A FRIGGIN' BREAK! (the good, non-bone kind };-/ )
It's Still Christmas - Day 7
Bounty from the garden includes cumquats and navel oranges nearly the size of grapefruit.
I'm running out of les objets de la Saison chez moi. I may have to look around the intertubes for pictures for some of the rest of the days of Christmas.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Please Continue Prayers For Mrs. Stewart
From Renz:
I am sad to report that Mary Ann's mom, Mrs. Stewart, has yet to awaken
from the induced coma following brain surgery. The stopped the sedation
medication yesterday morning, but she remains unresponsive and on a
ventilator. Please keep them in your prayers. Thanks.
I am sad to report that Mary Ann's mom, Mrs. Stewart, has yet to awaken
from the induced coma following brain surgery. The stopped the sedation
medication yesterday morning, but she remains unresponsive and on a
ventilator. Please keep them in your prayers. Thanks.
Sorry All
At the moment, I am not posting much; I am not answering very many emails; and I am only sporadically reading blogs and commenting. School is out, and I have been caring for two of my grandchildren. Today we went to the movies to see "Bedtime Stories". The kids liked it, and I was not bored. That's a good thing. After the movie, I went to the supermarket to buy the ingredients for a cake which I had promised for a party I attended tonight. I had bought one wrong ingredient for the cake and there was no time to return to the store, so I improvised with great success. I believe that in the future, I shall use my improvised recipe. Necessity is surely the mother of invention.
I haven't had much time to spend on my computer, plus, when my two grandchildren are here, they are using both computers, the desktop and the laptop, and I'm left shut out from access to the intertubes even when I have a few spare minutes. Tomorrow afternoon, they go to their mother, and I will have a break. Since I've been with them more often, we have bonded in a new and better way, and although it is tiring, the time with them is well-spent.
I haven't had much time to spend on my computer, plus, when my two grandchildren are here, they are using both computers, the desktop and the laptop, and I'm left shut out from access to the intertubes even when I have a few spare minutes. Tomorrow afternoon, they go to their mother, and I will have a break. Since I've been with them more often, we have bonded in a new and better way, and although it is tiring, the time with them is well-spent.
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