Another Candidate for Prez...

My sis-in-law-yer (The Digital Hairshirt) has thrown her hat into the ring

My Doctor Keeps Nagging Me...

A New Candidate is On the Horizon...

This is the only candidate who has ever kept all his political promises...

Ever Have 1 of THOSE Days?

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...

Don't Upset Your Local Computer Expert...

Do you think the password might be I_LUV_Playing_God?

No! No! You Can't Take It Away From Me...

Say it ain't so!!!!!

These Nuts Ain't for J. J.

Details

I've Been a Baaaad Boy

I'm glad Confession hasn't come to this:


I know I've got some people curious about my "confession", and why I should make it public. But even AA recognises the need to acknowledge the ramifications of our failings and to make amends if possible. My sin may not be as bad as this, but still might get me here or, maybe the modern equivalent.

This confession may sound "tongue-in-cheek", and may have elements which are such. But the general topic is as serious as it can get. It is more of an examination of conscience.

I'm going to ask my readers not to comment on how wrong my actions are, for you won't say anything I haven't said to myself. I'm not writing this to brag or to be funny, but to get my own thoughts organized and to see what ideas my fellow travelers have to bring me closer to God an His Church.

Enough stalling. Here it goes.

I haven't been to Mass since Easter.

Why is this important? I know that I need to be fed by the Word, and by the Eucharist. I need my brothers and sisters in Christ. I have no problem with the teachings of the Church.

I think my problem is that I don't have a parish that I think of as "home". I used to have a "home" parish 3 years ago, but then the parish staff decided to take over many of the activities done my parishioners. I was involved with RCIA formation for about 10 years, then the pastor hired a "lay formation" educator and he basically put a number of us "out of business". The same thing happened to liturgical ministers, many times resulting in more "performance" services and fewer Liturgies.

As bad as these changes were, at least I was being fed Liturgically. My intellect was being fed as well as the rest of my being. Then I was forced to move (due to employment) and my current local parish is of the Kwik-E-Mart variety. I tried joining the RCIA formation team, but he program had very little in the way of catechetical formation and consisted primarily of "faith sharing" the Sunday readings. Formation of liturgical ministers was of the same caliber. The preaching from the pulpit is of the same level, kind of like eating pure meringue, all sugar and no substance.
I can't blame my problem all on the parish. I suffer from depression, and all I don't have this problem personally alcoholism is prevalent in my family. While I've never been an active person, I also often suffer from a lack of energy. I often spend the weekend in bed and/or watching TV.
So what is my plan of action? First, I need to find a parish where my needs both spiritually and intellectually are met. Second, I need to get to Confession, the Mass, and probably the Anointing of the Sick. Third, find some place where I can participate is spiritual Formation, as this seems to be my Gift from God to the Church.
Finally, let me ask your forgiveness, brothers & sisters. Not only have I been missing you; but you have been missing me from the Body. I think this is the thing I've been missing the most over the weeks I've been "missing in action". God willing, I may soon be worthy of your company again.

More Duh!

Coffee Quiz by QuizRocket.com

So Iz Not a Saint...

You Are Mostly Virtuous

You are a good person, or at least as good as you can be. You try to do the right thing, and you have ended up with many virtues. While you are virtuous, you aren't a saint. There's definitely a bit of devilishness deep in your heart! Where You Are Virtuous You have the virtue of Moderation. You don't do anything at excess, and you avoid extremes You have the virtue of Frugality. You spend your money wisely, and you are not wasteful. You have the virtue of tranquillity. You do your best to keep your life peaceful and calm. Where You Are Not Virtuous You lack the virtue of Cleanliness. You are quite messy... and maybe even a little dirty. You lack the virtue of Order. Many aspects of your life are chaotic and a total mess. You lack the virtue of Sincerity. You don't tell the truth if it doesn't suit you.

Are You Virtuous?

H/T to Ironic Catholic

I'm Not Ready Yet...

for my Chapter of Faults, but I did want to point out that I finally have added my personal Communion of "s"aints (yes the quotes, as is the title, are intentional). They're in alphabetical order as I don't want my favourites to get a swelled head.

I've changed the "linked to" page as the former link was to a site I wasn't comfortable linking to. Besides, the new link is more to my liking.

Wonder Where I Been?

I've been "overworked & underpaid..." I've also been working on a confession to my fellow Catholics, and when I've finished the wording "I'll be back". Until then, I'll be skulking around the blogdom.

Obviously...

Compared to other ice creams, coffee ice cream has a strong flavor, and it's packed with caffeinated sweetness. You're like that, too! You're always busy, and determined to stay focused as you move from one task to the next. You get frustrated when other people slow you down or hold you back, but when you're in control, you can find ways around any obstacle.

H/T Tara @ Loved Sinner

6 Word Epitaphs

I first saw this on The Digital Hairshirt but its been floating around the blogsphere. None of mine will pass the censors (yes, there are rules what can go on your grave marker in a Catholic cemetery) but I kind of like some of them

• I was too young to die
• Who the Hades let me in
• I should have eaten more chocolate
• Do they serve cappachino around here?
• Cathy_of_Alex's in the next plot over? (snark!)

I'll add to the list as I come up with them

I'm worth more dead than alive (sigh!)

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Manic Monday.

I hate Monday mornings. Here are 2 videos which celebrate that attitude:

Or:

Killing 2 Birds With...

1 Stone (14 lbs. for those on the English system, 6.350293 Kg. for those on that funny system the French made up)
Easter must be officially over as the memes have started appearing like rabbits. I've been tagged multiple times for two memes so I'm going to answer both in 1 post (instead of doing that income tax thingy)

First: 5 Critically Named Movies I Detest Meme
Tagged by KitBrookside and Gem of the Ocean

1. 2001: A Space Oddity


2. Last Tango in Paris


3. Clockwork Orange


4. Apocalypse Now


5. Moulin Rogue (Nicole Kidman version, I like the Jose Ferrer version)

Second: Seen under various names, I call it the What Business is It of Yours Meme
Tagged by: Digital Hairshirt & Swiss Miss

Rules:

1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.


2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.


3. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Then their head explodes.

1. What was I doing ten years ago?
   I can't remember what I was doing 10 minutes ago. 10 years ago I was starting to make programming changes for Y2K (remember that?)



2. Five Things On My To Do List
   Coffee
   Income Tax
   Coffee
   Sleep (yes I can sleep after coffee)
   Coffee (duh!)



3. Favorite Snacks
   Chocolate truffles with (say it with me) COFFEE!



4. Things I Would Do If I Were a Billionaire
   Pay off my debts then go get a Theology degree. Build myself a modest house with Lots & Lots of bookshelves & computer screens that fill a whole wall.



5. Three of My Bad Habits
   TV, TV, TV



6. Five Places I Have Lived
   Albuquerque NM
   Los Alamos, NM
   Idaho Falls, ID
   Escondido, CA
   San Francisco, CA



7. Five Jobs I Have Had
   Shoe Salesman - Kinney Shoes
   Dishwasher - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor (1 week)
   Salesman - Radio Shack
   Store Manager - Radio Shack
   College bookstore book stacker

As for tagging those 5 additional victims, I ain't gonna as I'm a spoiled brat (& I'm doing this instead of what I'm supposed to be doing!)

A Girl After Me Own Heart....

A Girl After Me Own Heart....

My Guardian Angel Has Loaned Me This...

On a recent post the mention of “a 24 carat Gold Plated cast iron skillet 1st used on a certain apostle on his way to Damascus”, namely my guardian angel's favorite method of gaining my attention. As you can see, it has been used with some frequency. As it can only be used by angels, you may direct your guardian angel to this blog to collect it for use to your benefit

Breaking News: My angel has posted this on PhotoBucket (besides selling them on eBay) so if you want one let me know & I'll post the link!