Death Penalty

A topic that I have not decided on. I do believe the public should be saved from potential relapse. Certainly LIFE IMPRISONMENT would accomplish the same end. However, I thought the discussion on this site was professional enough to refer you to. I was surprised to find out David Berkowitz is saved. To that I am glad. Afterall, we are all looking for peace, and as he states, he has found it there.

Christmas Cheer

We had a Christmas Party on Sunday, and had a full house. How wonderful. Lots of boisterous chatter. . . and talking big. I was commenting to friends on some second thoughts I had on a used furniture purchase, that were diminished by the revelation that the cost of the item new was 10x the price paid. Of course the wife overheard me and said "Oh like you made a command decision to buy it". Certainly she found it and was ready to purchase it, and called me up for a quick approval at the time. Of course everyone in the room looked back at me. So I replied, "Well, I made the command decision not to tell you not to buy it!" This was met with laughter and a "Hmmph" as my wife disappeared around the corner.

Renewal of Vows

See what we did way back before I started this blog, but I finally got the picture done today, and couldn't wait to put it up!

 

October 9, 10: Romance
Weekend / Renewal of Vows


No place is more romantic than Revel Grove on a beautiful autumn day.

On Romance Weekend we celebrate love!

Visit with performers from Medieval Times from 12noon to
2:30pm at the Dragon Inn.



Couples wishing to renew their vows can take part in a
special ceremony at the Chapel at 2:30pm, officiated by our own Cardinal
Sinnius Vice. After the ceremony, all couples are invited to the Dragon Inn to
continue the celebration with wedding cake. Enter to win a prize packet with
includes two tickets to Medieval Times
in Arundel Mills.


There is no charge for the ceremony or reception. You do not have to register
in advance. Couples are encouraged to wear renaissance costumes, but it is not
expected.

All Couples - whether you’ve just started dating or are celebrating 30 years
together can enjoy a special "Romance Hour" at our Boars Head Tavern from
4:30pm to 5:30pm which includes music, love poems, and more.

Happy Birthday Pop

You know, I haven't hung out in graveyards too often. An occasional funeral here and there in the daylight on a fairly comfortable day. However, yesterday was my father's first birthday A.D., so I was bound to be visiting him as his new residence. On the way there I thought about how much I appreciate him being close by . . . about 15 miles from work, as opposed to another 15 had he opted for the military cemetary in Hurlock.
As for the weather, Dad's birthday is on Dec 14 - and yesterday was cold. Getting to the cemetary at 530pm made it dark and cold. That is OK, it adds to the solemnity of the occasion. There was a full moon out passing through the clouds, and the solar cross was nicely illuminated. So I put a coat down (army surplus army wool blanket) and proceeded to watch my video dedication I did for my Dad's funeral on my PDA. Modern technology what a hoot!
So, I couldn't watch all 20 minutes so I watched 2 of 5 portions, my eulogy and taps, cried a good heave and then determined I was cold. I tried to take a couple of pictures, but they didn't turn out. I said a prayer to God and Dad and headed out. Now that might sound weird, but the Catholics pray to the saints, and my Dad is a saint to me. I am darn thankful that he and I were on good terms. Many people are not. I hope they can overcome that deficiency when they have children.

Who is Damianus?

Perhaps just a fine wine.

Not so, Damianus is an latin version of the name Damian. Why Damian, another blog topic another day. St Damianus was the 5th century patron saint of physicians. Not so into physicians. . . but I am into saints. When you do things out of the ordinary, folks ask why. If you say that you do it for a living its ok. Its amazing how many jobs we will take for money, but to do it for fun . . . you must be sick. Think about funeral homes, trash removal, and dentistry. What about prostitution in the state of NV and Vancouver CA? Now Saints do things not for fun or money, but rather for the love of man - agape. Wow, putting other peoples needs above our wants. I think that is a daily struggle. Afterall, to whom much is given, much is expected. Some are given more consience, conviction, and heart than others. Those folks are destined for sainthood.

12 Days of Christmas

A friend sent me this and I thought I would share it with you.

"The History of The 12 Days Of Christmas"

There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won't come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas?

From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember.

* The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ.
* Two turtle doves were the Old and NewTestaments.
* Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.
* The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
* The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
* The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
* Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit-Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
* The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
* Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit - Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
* The ten lords a-leaping were the ten commandments.
* The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.
* The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.

So that's your history for today. May God grant you peace and happiness throughout this Christmas Season.

Why am I here?

It just so happens I wanted to respond to another bloggers article, and wham I got sucked into divulging my email address to this free service. . . . and nothing is free, is it? So for all the spam I will get as a result of this, I hope you gain some enlightenment from the words that may follow. You have been informed.