awesome hair to begin with
Hair story:
This probably happened between 1971Apr and 1971Oct, before son was born. Married 2-3 yrs. Living in Houston. Working downtown. Walk to Alley Theatre to meet wife to see a play.
She is on top step of about 15-20 steps in front of theater. As I aproach, I don't recognize her. Then I get closer. She has cut about a foot of hair off, down to real short. Took me a while to speak.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
I represent this remark
Suffering and diminishment are not the greatest of evils but are normal ingredients in life, especially in old age. They are to be accepted as elements of a full human existence. ... I can identify with the many paralytics and mute persons in the Gospels, grateful for the loving and skillful care I receive and for the hope of everlasting life in Christ. If the Lord now calls me to a period of weakness, I know well that his power can be made perfect in infirmity.- Avery Cardinal Dulles SJ (1918-2008), 2008Apr1, his final McGinley LectureBlessed be the name of the Lord!
Jump into the 2009 "Catholic Pool"!
read this, recording your choices
These are mine:
1:A
2:none of the above
3: I agree -- None of the above: A nice gesture would be scripture scholar and longtime theologian at the Gregorian, Gerald O'Collins SJ
4:not A -- I think he will get Chicago, whenever. C & D are possibilities. [For complete disclosure, I live in the ATL area.]
5:A and maybe B
6:none of the above -- the bowing at communion is somewhat to mostly ignored even by EM's -- nobody cares about when the sign of piece occurs. SOme parishes do it in the specified place but also have a rite of greeting (before or after the priest precesses in) in which hands are shaken and sometimes names shared -- if women were barred as lectors, I predict war will break out. I would be pround to be an officer in support of women lectors. If only we could get lectors who can proclaim and understand that is what they are to do.
7:an "inside the city limits of Vatican City" issue
8:don't know enough to say but I would also doubt C -- see Commonweal
9:droll, very droll
10: I agree -- C
11: I agree out of ignorance -- A and B -- but I love D.
12:A is a good idea but not yet likely -- B is reasonable but who knows if Benedict can convince the group reason whould prevail -- what is a cappa magna, a large coffee? -- D droll -- E very droll
These are mine:
1:A
2:none of the above
3: I agree -- None of the above: A nice gesture would be scripture scholar and longtime theologian at the Gregorian, Gerald O'Collins SJ
4:not A -- I think he will get Chicago, whenever. C & D are possibilities. [For complete disclosure, I live in the ATL area.]
5:A and maybe B
6:none of the above -- the bowing at communion is somewhat to mostly ignored even by EM's -- nobody cares about when the sign of piece occurs. SOme parishes do it in the specified place but also have a rite of greeting (before or after the priest precesses in) in which hands are shaken and sometimes names shared -- if women were barred as lectors, I predict war will break out. I would be pround to be an officer in support of women lectors. If only we could get lectors who can proclaim and understand that is what they are to do.
7:an "inside the city limits of Vatican City" issue
8:don't know enough to say but I would also doubt C -- see Commonweal
9:droll, very droll
10: I agree -- C
11: I agree out of ignorance -- A and B -- but I love D.
12:A is a good idea but not yet likely -- B is reasonable but who knows if Benedict can convince the group reason whould prevail -- what is a cappa magna, a large coffee? -- D droll -- E very droll
Monday, January 12, 2009
What is a grandparent?
- Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of their own. They like other people's.
- A grandfather is a man, & a grandmother is a lady!
- Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them. They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the shops and give us money.
- When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars.
- They show us and talk to us about the colors of the flowers and also why we shouldn't step on 'cracks.'
- They don't say, 'Hurry up.'
- Usually grandmothers are fat but not too fat to tie your shoes.
- They wear glasses and funny underwear.
- They can take their teeth and gums out..
- Grandparents don't have to be smart.
- They have to answer questions like 'Why isn't God married?' and 'How come dogs chase cats?'
- When they read to us, they don't skip. They don't mind if we ask for the same story over again.
- Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don't have television because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us.
- They know we should have snack time before bed time, and they say prayers with us and kiss us even when we've acted bad.
- A 6-year-old was asked where his grandma lived.''Oh'' he said ''she lives at the airport, and when we want her, we just go get her. Then when we're done having her visit, we take her back to the airport.''
- Grandpa is the smartest man on earth! He teaches me good things, but I don't get to see him enough to get as smart as him!
- It's funny when they bend over you hear gas leaks, and they blame their dog.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
What's wrong with this headline?
Internet Now Main Source of News for U.S.: Survey
but inside it says
but inside it says
Television, however, remains the preferred medium for Americans, according to the survey by the Washington-based Pew Research Center for the People & the Press.
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