Heard in Passing...
Another Day, Another Dollar.
So you got a raise?
from In Plain Sight
3 days ago
Monday, July 6, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
A New Twist on an Old Tale..
I love it when an old folktale is told in a 21st Century environment...
A Public Announce Mint...
Happy Dad's Day to all you Fathers, fathers, and father-types (those of ya'll who exert a good male role to those who need a daddy-figure).
Also, today's the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and it only goes downhill from here.
Sounds like 2 good reasons for a drink *Clink!*
I so love county music for this reason. It may may be 10 AM here in CA, but It's 5 O'clock Somewhere...
Also, today's the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and it only goes downhill from here.
Sounds like 2 good reasons for a drink *Clink!*
I so love county music for this reason. It may may be 10 AM here in CA, but It's 5 O'clock Somewhere...
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
For Those Crying in Their Beer...
OK, the last of the blog awards has been awarded. Therefore, for those of us who didn't win (or weren't nominated) I offer the Award For Whatever I Want AKA "the Whatever's". The advantage of this award is that
and let us know in the combo box for what you won your award!
- you nominate yourself
- your vote is the only vote that counts
- you win something shiny
- and this year, if you want, it even rotates
and let us know in the combo box for what you won your award!
Monday, May 25, 2009
California Be Forewarned...
This individual is the most unqualified person to declare his candidacy for California governor. I was living in San Francisco when he was first elected as mayor. He immediately was discovered to be having an affair. Like his predecessor and demigod, "Slick" Willie Brown, all part of the Burton machine of San Francisco along with Nancy Pelosi et. al., he is no Liberal but a Libertine who believes he's above the law. He decided California state law could be ignored with regards to Gay unions ( so called "Gay Marriage"). So let's make sure he stays in San Francisco and out of Sacramento or Washington D. C.!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Another AF-1 Sighting...
The Obama-nation, the Chappaquiddick Dodger, the Bumbling Biden, and the Posturing Pelosi decided to take a flight somewhere where they could become acclimated for the After Life.
Photograph courtesy of Dante Alighieri
Thursday, May 7, 2009
D*mn if O'Bummer Has Done It Again...
Air Force One was seen flying low over another location, scaring a tourist to take cover in his mobile home. An intrepid photographer caught the incident below...
Friday, April 17, 2009
Another Imponderable
Is a "right wing extremist" a person who eats Buffalo Wings from only 1 side of a chicken????
Sunday, April 12, 2009
I Love the Way Steve Puts This Putz in His Place...
and Steve's "theology" as to why the 4 Gospels are different is right on the mark.
Catholicism strikes back!
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A Unholy Thought...
Am I the only one who thinks that if there were a hymn for the lighting of the Easter Fire it should be "Come-on Baby Light My Fire"?
He's Not The Only One Who's Back...
Yep. I'm back with Mother Church. I made my Confession on Good Friday, and I made the Easter Vigil. Honey, I'm Hooooome!
I think you can tell a lot about a parish by 2 things, how they celebrate the Vigil and the size of their RCIA class who “graduate” at the Vigil. The parish I attended last night got mixed review, but I think they have possibilities. I'll be investigating them over the next few weeks to see if I want to invest with them. (I purposely am not identifying the parish in case they read this blog (like THAT's likely! SNARK!)
First, their RCIA class was impressive, the likes I haven't seen since my days at St. Dominic's in San Francisco. If the number of new Catholics in this class is any indication, there's hope for the future of the Church. (Yeah, I know, Christ is the Hope of the Church so there can be no failure, but you know what I mean).
However, they only get a “C” for the Vigil celebration. Positively this parish did CELEBRATE Easter. On the downside, however, there's room for improvement. When I arrived early, the Jazz choir was practicing so the silence of the empty church was lost (Haven't hey heard of symbolism?). The lectors were testing microphones and in general there was a constant buzz of conversation. The presentation of the ceremony was more of a theatrical presentation than one of worship. The use of their projection system was used effectively to project the lighting of the Easter candle (which most of us miss unless we belong to a small parish). Unfortunately they also used it during the readings (now wonder there's a lack of imagination in our Catholics!_. I am not a traditionalist, but there are some parts of the Mass for which the Classics are the best, notably those related to Mass parts (like the Gloria). These classics were ignored (even to the point of using a Protestant version of the Our Father).
I also should have brought Elmer Fudd from from my side bar. Yup, there were liturgical dancers, during the Gloria, the Procession of the Oils, and the procession of the newly Baptized (they omitted the presentation of the Baptismal Candles for some reason. They entered the Church with lighted candles during the Procession of the Easter Candle into the Church (before they were Baptized), and again after their Baptism.)
I also missed some important classics in terms of music. They didn't intone the 3-Fold (Easter Vigil) Alleluia before the Gospel, and Jesus Christ is Risen Today was sung after the Recessional. (why do choirs sing that hymn at half tempo? Makes it sound like a funeral dirge!).
While I have some complaints, I have seen worse. I hope that I see some improvement. I'll try to keep you apprised of developments. Stay tuned.
I think you can tell a lot about a parish by 2 things, how they celebrate the Vigil and the size of their RCIA class who “graduate” at the Vigil. The parish I attended last night got mixed review, but I think they have possibilities. I'll be investigating them over the next few weeks to see if I want to invest with them. (I purposely am not identifying the parish in case they read this blog (like THAT's likely! SNARK!)
First, their RCIA class was impressive, the likes I haven't seen since my days at St. Dominic's in San Francisco. If the number of new Catholics in this class is any indication, there's hope for the future of the Church. (Yeah, I know, Christ is the Hope of the Church so there can be no failure, but you know what I mean).
However, they only get a “C” for the Vigil celebration. Positively this parish did CELEBRATE Easter. On the downside, however, there's room for improvement. When I arrived early, the Jazz choir was practicing so the silence of the empty church was lost (Haven't hey heard of symbolism?). The lectors were testing microphones and in general there was a constant buzz of conversation. The presentation of the ceremony was more of a theatrical presentation than one of worship. The use of their projection system was used effectively to project the lighting of the Easter candle (which most of us miss unless we belong to a small parish). Unfortunately they also used it during the readings (now wonder there's a lack of imagination in our Catholics!_. I am not a traditionalist, but there are some parts of the Mass for which the Classics are the best, notably those related to Mass parts (like the Gloria). These classics were ignored (even to the point of using a Protestant version of the Our Father).
I also should have brought Elmer Fudd from from my side bar. Yup, there were liturgical dancers, during the Gloria, the Procession of the Oils, and the procession of the newly Baptized (they omitted the presentation of the Baptismal Candles for some reason. They entered the Church with lighted candles during the Procession of the Easter Candle into the Church (before they were Baptized), and again after their Baptism.)
I also missed some important classics in terms of music. They didn't intone the 3-Fold (Easter Vigil) Alleluia before the Gospel, and Jesus Christ is Risen Today was sung after the Recessional. (why do choirs sing that hymn at half tempo? Makes it sound like a funeral dirge!).
While I have some complaints, I have seen worse. I hope that I see some improvement. I'll try to keep you apprised of developments. Stay tuned.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
I know I'm Late...
but Ash Wednesday reminded me of an old joke.
A little boy asked, "Daddy, when Father says 'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust' is he talking about where people come from and where they're going?"
Daddy, proud that his son had understood the point, "Yes, son, that's what Father was saying".
The little boy then said, "I don't know if they're coming or going, but there's someone under my bed!"
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Even an Ol' Dog Has His Day..
Ch. Clussexx Three D Grinchy Glee, Stump to his friends, a 10 year old (that's 70 in human years) Sussex Spaniel won the the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, proving that there's hope for us hairy old fogies!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Public Service Announcement
Hey!
What's all this dust and cobwebs doing here in the Pulpit?
Who's responsible for keeping this place cleaned up?
Oh, wait. I am. Never mind.
Who's responsible for keeping this place cleaned up?
Oh, wait. I am. Never mind.
It's not that I have/had nothing to say, on the contrary with the election and all the things going on there was lots to say. Maybe I'll get around to putting it down. It's just that after a day at work punching the keyboard it's difficult to get the energy up. I'm not a touch typist, I type Scripturally ("seek and ye shall find"). I hope to be back in the saddle soon.
As a public service announcement, this item caught my eye over at Ironic Catholic.
As a public service announcement, this item caught my eye over at Ironic Catholic.
Pass this link on!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Duhhhh!
You're Totally Sarcastic |
 You, sarcastic? Never! You're as sweet as a baby bunny. Seriously, though, you have a sharp tongue - and you aren't afraid to use it. And if people are too wimpy to deal with your attitude, then too bad. So sad. |
There Are 0 Gaps in Your Knowledge |
 Where you have gaps in your knowledge: Where you don't have gaps in your knowledge: Philosophy Religion Economics Literature History Science Art |
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
New Resident in the Sidebar
Angela is introducing people to "temporary" patron saints for Liturgical Year 2009, and St. Philip Neri (the Apostle of Rome) has taken up residence in my sidebar. Click on his image for his bio. In his honor I repeat here a great Scripture joke I heard on a comedy special:
The Creationists think Genesis is the greatest thing. Actually, Phil Collins wasn't that good a drummer...
The Creationists think Genesis is the greatest thing. Actually, Phil Collins wasn't that good a drummer...
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Now That We're in the Home Stretch...
It's less than a month to the election, and with all the muck that's being flung I thought it was time to lighten up...
Friday, September 19, 2008
The Who Would You Be in 1400 AD Test...
The Monk
You scored 8% Cardinal, 82% Monk, 50% Lady, and 27% Knight!
You live a peaceful, quiet life. Very little danger comes your way and you live a long time. You are wise and modest, but also stagnant. You have little comfort, little food and have taken a vow of silence. But who needs chatter when just sitting in the cloister of your abbey with The Good Book makes you perfectly content.
Take The Who Would You Be in 1400 AD Test at HelloQuizzy
with at H/T to Puff the Magic Dragon
I'm Being Followed by a Moon Shadow...
or is it that I have a stalker? (Check out the left menubar under "Followers). I always suspected that Tara was #1.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Somebody Spiked My Coffee with Caffeine...
I found this neat tool for generating blogs (H/T to the IC who shall not be confused with the OC. This is my 1st attempt:
Crikey! I just got slapped with a wet salmon - really - I have not updated this since people stopped clapping and Tinkerbell died... You would not believe it, but my hands were chopped off and I was waiting for bionic ones. I hope they bring chocolate!. I am hopped up on caffeine while finding Jesus (after someone told me he was lost), selling my soul to Google, generally being an embarrassment to anyone unfortunate to cross my path. My day is filled with fluorescent light from the second I am woken by murderous Teletubbies until I run out of alcohol. I am avoiding recapture. it will be fun fun fun till they take my TBird away. I go, my lords and ladies; but I will make more of an effort to blog more often until the nice men in the white coats come back. I go with God, good friends, unless of course the pool with the cocktail bar is heated!
Friday, September 5, 2008
The Revenge of the Nerds...
Several commentators have mentioned a certain news reporter's disdain of the RNC. Well, the Republicans have exacted their revenge...
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
A New Candidate is On the Horizon...
This is the only candidate who has ever kept all his political promises...
Friday, July 25, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
One $!@@$^!^ Word Meme
My Sis-in-law-yer is trying to get even with me for not knocking off her spouse when we were kids. Here's her revenge...
1. Where is your cell phone? Whazzat?
2. Your significant other? Me, myself, & I
3. Your hair? Thinning
4. Your mother? Oak Hill Cemetery Escondido CA
5. Your father? Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Plot: CBC 1 428
6. Your favorite things? "Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things"
7. Your dream last night? "To dream, the impossible dream..."
8. Your favorite drink? Sherry (Christian Brothers Cream)
9. Your dream/goal? To finish this !&@^ meme
10. The room you’re in? Elbow
11. Your church? 1 Holy, Roman Catholic, Apostolic
12. Your fear? Fear itself (Thanks FDR)
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? 6 years older
14. Where were you last night? Who wants to know
15. What you’re not? Pope
16. Muffins? Banana
17. One of your wish list items? An original autographed copy of the Summa Theologica
18. Where you grew up? Who said I grew up? Vicious liar!
19. The last thing you did? This meme.
20. What are you wearing? Boots
21. Your TV? Luv it!!!
22. Your pets? Ain't married
23. Your computer? Mine! All Mine!!!!!
24. Your life? "Mikey won't like it. He hates everything"
25. Your mood? Zzzzzzzz
26. Missing someone? Why, you find someone?
27. Your car? 1991
28. Something you’re not wearing? Chip-on-shoulder
29. Favorite store? Fry's
30. Your Summer? 2_Hot
31. Like (love) someone? See #2
32. Your favorite color? Blue, either gun-metal or deep royal
33. Last time you laughed? When Obama won the Democratic nomination
34. Last time you cried? See #33
35. Who will re-post this? Dang, ran out of stamps...
1. Where is your cell phone? Whazzat?
2. Your significant other? Me, myself, & I
3. Your hair? Thinning
4. Your mother? Oak Hill Cemetery Escondido CA
5. Your father? Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Plot: CBC 1 428
6. Your favorite things? "Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things"
7. Your dream last night? "To dream, the impossible dream..."
8. Your favorite drink? Sherry (Christian Brothers Cream)
9. Your dream/goal? To finish this !&@^ meme
10. The room you’re in? Elbow
11. Your church? 1 Holy, Roman Catholic, Apostolic
12. Your fear? Fear itself (Thanks FDR)
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? 6 years older
14. Where were you last night? Who wants to know
15. What you’re not? Pope
16. Muffins? Banana
17. One of your wish list items? An original autographed copy of the Summa Theologica
18. Where you grew up? Who said I grew up? Vicious liar!
19. The last thing you did? This meme.
20. What are you wearing? Boots
21. Your TV? Luv it!!!
22. Your pets? Ain't married
23. Your computer? Mine! All Mine!!!!!
24. Your life? "Mikey won't like it. He hates everything"
25. Your mood? Zzzzzzzz
26. Missing someone? Why, you find someone?
27. Your car? 1991
28. Something you’re not wearing? Chip-on-shoulder
29. Favorite store? Fry's
30. Your Summer? 2_Hot
31. Like (love) someone? See #2
32. Your favorite color? Blue, either gun-metal or deep royal
33. Last time you laughed? When Obama won the Democratic nomination
34. Last time you cried? See #33
35. Who will re-post this? Dang, ran out of stamps...
Thursday, July 17, 2008
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