This is a blank map that lets you go as
far as you want in any direction, with
no questions asked, but it's no help at
all if you want to know if you're going
the right way.
The story describes my day. From my blank map, I didn't know if I was going the right way more often than not.
From StoryPeople.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
I Need Help With iTunes!
My iTunes program will not open. I get the message:
The iTunes application could not be opened. An unknown error occurred [-50].
My computer runs on Windows XP. I found help advice which said that I should uninstall iTunes and reinstall. I did that, but the program will not open, and I get the box with the same message as above.
I've spent the greater part of the morning on this with no solution to the problem. Any ideas from you techie experts about what else I can do?
UPDATE: Nevermind. I uninstalled iTunes again because it didn't work, and an Apple Software Update appeared on my Quick Launch panel. From there, I reinstalled iTunes and Quick Time and - Voila! - I have my music back.
The iTunes application could not be opened. An unknown error occurred [-50].
My computer runs on Windows XP. I found help advice which said that I should uninstall iTunes and reinstall. I did that, but the program will not open, and I get the box with the same message as above.
I've spent the greater part of the morning on this with no solution to the problem. Any ideas from you techie experts about what else I can do?
UPDATE: Nevermind. I uninstalled iTunes again because it didn't work, and an Apple Software Update appeared on my Quick Launch panel. From there, I reinstalled iTunes and Quick Time and - Voila! - I have my music back.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Rose & Barb
Two 90-year-old women, Rose and Barb had been friends all of their lives. When it was clear that Rose was dying, Barb visited her every day.
One day Barb said, 'Rose, we both loved playing women's softball all our lives, and we played all through High School. Please do me one favor: when you get to Heaven, somehow you must let me know if there's women's softball there.'
Rose looked up at Barb from her deathbed and said, 'Barb, you've been my best friend for many years. If it's at all possible, I'll do this favor for you.'
Shortly after that, Rose passed on.
A few nights later, Barb was awakened from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calling out to her, 'Barb, Barb.'
'Who is it?', asked Barb, sitting up suddenly. 'Who is it?'
'Barb -- it's me, Rose.'
'You're not Rose. Rose just died.'
'I'm telling you, it's me, Rose,' insisted the voice.
'Rose! Where are you?'
'In Heaven,' replied Rose. 'I have some really good news and a little bad news.'
'Tell me the good news first,' said Barb.
'The good news,' Rose said, 'is that there's softball in Heaven. Better yet all of our old buddies who died before us are here, too. Better than that, we're all young again. Better still, it's always springtime, and it never rains or snows. And best of all, we can play softball all we want, and we never get tired.'
'That's fantastic,' said Barb. 'It's beyond my wildest dreams! So what's the bad news?'
'You're pitching Tuesday.'
From the usual suspect.
One day Barb said, 'Rose, we both loved playing women's softball all our lives, and we played all through High School. Please do me one favor: when you get to Heaven, somehow you must let me know if there's women's softball there.'
Rose looked up at Barb from her deathbed and said, 'Barb, you've been my best friend for many years. If it's at all possible, I'll do this favor for you.'
Shortly after that, Rose passed on.
A few nights later, Barb was awakened from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calling out to her, 'Barb, Barb.'
'Who is it?', asked Barb, sitting up suddenly. 'Who is it?'
'Barb -- it's me, Rose.'
'You're not Rose. Rose just died.'
'I'm telling you, it's me, Rose,' insisted the voice.
'Rose! Where are you?'
'In Heaven,' replied Rose. 'I have some really good news and a little bad news.'
'Tell me the good news first,' said Barb.
'The good news,' Rose said, 'is that there's softball in Heaven. Better yet all of our old buddies who died before us are here, too. Better than that, we're all young again. Better still, it's always springtime, and it never rains or snows. And best of all, we can play softball all we want, and we never get tired.'
'That's fantastic,' said Barb. 'It's beyond my wildest dreams! So what's the bad news?'
'You're pitching Tuesday.'
From the usual suspect.
Our Saviour In Albuquerque has a Sign!
And a sign with a beautiful icon! Our Saviour will have a work day on Saturday to clean and pull weeds to have the church and the grounds spic and span for the service on Sunday.
What we are about
The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.
The Church pursues its mission as it prays and worships, proclaims the Gospel, and promotes justice, peace, and love.
The Church carries out its mission through the ministry of all its members.
Our Mission Prayer
Blessed God, you make all things new: Guide us as we seek your will for a new community of Word and Sacrament, that it may be leaven for the world's bread, and wine of delight for hearts in need; a gathering strong for service and glad in praise; and a people listening and responding to your presence in their midst; through Jesus our Redeemer and steadfast companion. Amen.
I pray for laborers in the
Begone Hate And Unforgiveness!
For me, hate, and unforgiveness towards another are poison to my spirit. I've been tempted and succumbed to temptation to these attitudes more times than I care to remember. However, I've come to the conclusion that when these attitudes come into my life, that the the best thing for me to do is to get rid of them. I hasten to add that the task of ridding myself of these - I can only call them sins, but I speak only for myself - is not easy. Harboring and nourishing hatred or unforgiveness against any other person is toxic to me.
The realization of just how toxic such attitudes can be came to me when George Bush went to war in Iraq on the basis of lies, which I knew to be lies. I became nearly obsessed with him and Dick Cheney, in what I finally, after a long period of time, came to see was quite an unhealthy condition for me. You see, my turning away from hate was partly a selfish act for the sake of my own soul and spirit
For me, the first step away is an act of will to have hate or unforgiveness toward anyone out of my life. However, willing the attitude to be gone does not magically banish it away, and there's no point in saying it's gone, when it is not. Denial only worsens the situation. The process takes time and the help of God's grace. I find that the method that works best for me is to pray for the person I hate or against whom I harbor unforgiveness and ask God to help me be rid of the attitude. In the beginning, I had to force myself to pray for Bush and Cheney, and I nearly choked on the prayers, but as time passed, I became less obsessed and compulsive about them - not that I liked their policies any better - but I had my life back out of the grip of my hatred for them. I don't think I have hated anyone since, and I hope that I never do.
With my father, who was an alcoholic and who was mean even when he wasn't drinking and made our family life miserable when my sisters and I were growing up, I went through a similar process. Long after I was grown, married and living away from him, I came to the realization that I must forgive him. The words of The Lord's Prayer haunted me. In the prayer, I ask God to forgive me as I forgive others. I knew that I had to forgive him, but I didn't really want to, and, in truth, I didn't think it was possible. I told God, "All right, I want to forgive my father, but there's no way I can do it on my own. If you want me to forgive him, then you will have to help me." For quite a long time, maybe a year, I couldn't do it, but I prayed for him and that forgiveness would come, and finally, I was able to say with honesty that I forgave him. He died a couple of years later, and I'm thankful to this day that forgiveness came before his death.
Dealing with hate and unforgiveness is the work of a lifetime for me. Temptation is everywhere. Nevertheless, I believe that Jesus is wise when he tells me to love my enemies and teaches me to pray to forgive as I want to be forgiven. Out of obedience to the words of Jesus and for my own sake, to free myself from their toxicity, I believe it is right for me to let go of hate and unforgiveness as God gives me the grace to do so.
The realization of just how toxic such attitudes can be came to me when George Bush went to war in Iraq on the basis of lies, which I knew to be lies. I became nearly obsessed with him and Dick Cheney, in what I finally, after a long period of time, came to see was quite an unhealthy condition for me. You see, my turning away from hate was partly a selfish act for the sake of my own soul and spirit
For me, the first step away is an act of will to have hate or unforgiveness toward anyone out of my life. However, willing the attitude to be gone does not magically banish it away, and there's no point in saying it's gone, when it is not. Denial only worsens the situation. The process takes time and the help of God's grace. I find that the method that works best for me is to pray for the person I hate or against whom I harbor unforgiveness and ask God to help me be rid of the attitude. In the beginning, I had to force myself to pray for Bush and Cheney, and I nearly choked on the prayers, but as time passed, I became less obsessed and compulsive about them - not that I liked their policies any better - but I had my life back out of the grip of my hatred for them. I don't think I have hated anyone since, and I hope that I never do.
With my father, who was an alcoholic and who was mean even when he wasn't drinking and made our family life miserable when my sisters and I were growing up, I went through a similar process. Long after I was grown, married and living away from him, I came to the realization that I must forgive him. The words of The Lord's Prayer haunted me. In the prayer, I ask God to forgive me as I forgive others. I knew that I had to forgive him, but I didn't really want to, and, in truth, I didn't think it was possible. I told God, "All right, I want to forgive my father, but there's no way I can do it on my own. If you want me to forgive him, then you will have to help me." For quite a long time, maybe a year, I couldn't do it, but I prayed for him and that forgiveness would come, and finally, I was able to say with honesty that I forgave him. He died a couple of years later, and I'm thankful to this day that forgiveness came before his death.
Dealing with hate and unforgiveness is the work of a lifetime for me. Temptation is everywhere. Nevertheless, I believe that Jesus is wise when he tells me to love my enemies and teaches me to pray to forgive as I want to be forgiven. Out of obedience to the words of Jesus and for my own sake, to free myself from their toxicity, I believe it is right for me to let go of hate and unforgiveness as God gives me the grace to do so.
"Honoring All Who Served"
To all who have served in the armed forces of our country, I honor and thank you for serving. I honor you who have served in wars, you who have experienced the horror of war. I honor you who have returned from war wounded in body, mind, or spirit.
I honor your loved ones who waited, and worried, and prayed for your safe return. With them I join in thanksgiving for your return home.
Lord God, Almighty and everlasting Father, I ask your blessing upon all veterans today. Pour out your love upon them and bring healing of body, mind, and spirit. Grant all strength and courage as they go forward, and, Lord God, give them comfort, consolation, and your peace that passes understanding to keep their minds and hearts.
O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer, p. 839)
Roseann - "Now I Can Write"
From Roseann:
Friends, I enjoyed, rejoiced and celebrated HE in a way that is still giving me the chills. I felt so much love and I was able to return that love. I will always be grateful. I could feel you all with me and if love were a color this house would still [be] saturated.
Thank you all for your presence in my life. Thank you, thank you.
Oh, and FYI if I haven't told you already Dr. Kimball says passing should be very gentle, that my heart till just stop. I feel comforted by that fact.
Love you all and I'll try to write more tomorrow.
Love, R
Friends, I enjoyed, rejoiced and celebrated HE in a way that is still giving me the chills. I felt so much love and I was able to return that love. I will always be grateful. I could feel you all with me and if love were a color this house would still [be] saturated.
Thank you all for your presence in my life. Thank you, thank you.
Oh, and FYI if I haven't told you already Dr. Kimball says passing should be very gentle, that my heart till just stop. I feel comforted by that fact.
Love you all and I'll try to write more tomorrow.
Love, R
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Hunting
We went hunting over the weekend and killed these two plus three smaller ones.
I can't remember how many shots it took, but it was a lot.
From Doug, That reminds me. It's time for my nightcap.
I can't remember how many shots it took, but it was a lot.
From Doug, That reminds me. It's time for my nightcap.
Roseann - Grace
From Give Peace A Chance, Please! by Being Peace (Roseann):
I believe that I am living in a state of grace at this moment. I could write pages on how this feels and how it affects my perception but I am far too inarticulate to give it justice. My spirit feels so light and blessed. Thank you all for everything.
Tonight's HE will be glorious and I hope you will all join me in spirit.
Love, Roseann
Remember this evening's Eucharistic Celebration at Roseann's home:
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Roseann will have a Eucharistic celebration, with her priest, Teri, presiding. When Teri asked Roseann which Eucharistic rite she wanted, she said she wanted the Star Trek Rite. She asks us to join with her to pray during the Eucharist, even if for only a short prayer.
Date and time:
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:00 PM CST
"Engage! Make it so! Resistance is futile!"
Please join with her and her family and friends to pray at this time, if you can.
I believe that I am living in a state of grace at this moment. I could write pages on how this feels and how it affects my perception but I am far too inarticulate to give it justice. My spirit feels so light and blessed. Thank you all for everything.
Tonight's HE will be glorious and I hope you will all join me in spirit.
Love, Roseann
Remember this evening's Eucharistic Celebration at Roseann's home:
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Roseann will have a Eucharistic celebration, with her priest, Teri, presiding. When Teri asked Roseann which Eucharistic rite she wanted, she said she wanted the Star Trek Rite. She asks us to join with her to pray during the Eucharist, even if for only a short prayer.
Date and time:
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:00 PM CST
"Engage! Make it so! Resistance is futile!"
Please join with her and her family and friends to pray at this time, if you can.
WE'RE HOME!
Home is good. I can read on paper and the computer without glasses pretty well, and I have distance vision of 20/30 the day after surgery. I'd say that's great, wouldn't you? I have no pain, just a little feeling of irritation. THANKS BE TO GOD, TO THE SURGEON, AND TO YOU MY FRIENDS. I'll be forever grateful. I love you all.
Today was a day to remember for me, because instead of being late for my appointment this morning, I was a whole hour early. Grandpère and I slept in my grandson's bedroom, and he had not turned his clock back. The doctor saw me early, and we were able to head home afterward.
Today was a day to remember for me, because instead of being late for my appointment this morning, I was a whole hour early. Grandpère and I slept in my grandson's bedroom, and he had not turned his clock back. The doctor saw me early, and we were able to head home afterward.
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