My Dad and The Melody Four
In honor of my dad today on the anniversary of his passing from this life to the next, some music that he loved. These were the sounds that filled my…
On Being 46
My special day started when I was awakened with a Birthday Morning Smooch from my hubby. You should understand how incredibly rare this is, considering that he usually leaves the…
Easter Sunday!!
This year was our third Easter as Catholics, and it doesn't seem to get any less busy as time goes on! Paul and I were both sponsors this year during…
Easter Vigil 2013
It is so hard to express the height of joy and the awesome beauty of the realization of a long anticipated celebration. There are some very special events in life…
Hit “Refresh”
Spring is a beautiful time of year to hit the "refresh" button, as it were. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways - and at my house this…
Good Friday
While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him; 48…
Holy Thursday
What a beautiful Holy Thursday mass tonight with Bishop Olmsted commemorating Christ's washing of the disciples feet; holy communion; the stripping of the altar, and the candle-lit procession of the…
Some Review
What a struggle it is to catch up when I've been absent.... You'd think I'd learn! Again, I'll give you the bullet list: First, my confession: I've been struggling health-wise…
Veiling in Lent
In the traditional calendar, on the fifth Sunday of Lent the Passion narrative is read, and all the images and crosses are to be veiled in Catholic churches and homes. …