Well, after completing the Formation Weekend, I came home and returned to the real world. This week we finish our class in the Prophets. This has been a good class for me as it allowed me to focus on individual stories from the bible that were very familiar. But, since we were focused, the characters, their backgrounds and motivations were much clearer than when just reading the stories. I said to many classmates that you have to work to get something out of online classes. Unlike a regular class where you may learn things just by showing up, that doesn't happen in an online class in my opinion. So for me, this class in the Prophets was good. It was certainly not comprehensive because we glossed over Isaiah, but I did pick up some good insights.
Went to see Star Wars Episode I last night. My first 3-D movie. Not bad, there are some scenes I really like in that movie, being a huge Star Wars fan. It was my first movie in probably 5+ years. I'll go see #2 & 3 once. When the original trilogy gets released later this year, you'll probably find me in the theater alone in the afternoon watching it multiple times.
Saturday, it's Men of St Joseph time. My favorite new ministry, except it's probably not new any more. Well, this wee will be new. I am leading the prayer service for the men and am planning to use the time to do a short reflection on the reading from the Divine Office. Sort of a mini-Homily. More practice and experience, at the expense of these poor men. I hope I am OK and don't bore them to tears. The intent is to draw more men in, so I hope my reflection helps that. Next month it is our annual gathering at the Cathedral and Bishop Libasci is saying the mass and the keynote speaker.
Snow tonight! We'll see if we really get any. Last Saturday's storm was a bust, and that's fine with me. This may be the best winter ever. Certainly better than last year when we got snow every Wednesday after Mom passed. Seemed I was cleaning two driveways every week.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
It's February
Eleven days in and today is my first February post. I'm away at a Formation Weekend in Contoocook, NH on Vatican II. K is not feeling well, so she will break the tradition and head home, so I'll be here all alone...with my 21 brothers and their spouses. If you are going to be 'alone' there is no better group to be alone with.
I'll hope to catch a ride with someone, otherwise, it's a long walk home.
Yesterday was my Mom's birthday, so it was tough to be without her another year. Being an orphan after 45 years is difficult.
I'll hope to catch a ride with someone, otherwise, it's a long walk home.
Yesterday was my Mom's birthday, so it was tough to be without her another year. Being an orphan after 45 years is difficult.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Home, Cold, Spa, Prophets
Got home late Fri, felt terrible with the cold I caught and rested all afternoon. Saturday I was closer to normal. Had a good afternoon with my daughter doing a bit of surprise shopping with her. We continued it on Sunday.
Next up will be Chris. Offered him a similar surprise and he's opted to take in two AHL games - Manchester Monarchs and we'll also head to Worcester to catch a game there. I offered Celtics or Bruins, but he'd rather two AHL games.
It's Monday, cold is gone and the Spa has arrived! Got it wired - it's not pretty, but it will get me through the winter and I'll finish off the wiring better when it's a little warmer.
I'm in week 3 of my online class in the Prophets. I have to get my reading done to prepare for my chat session tomorrow night. So far I really like this class a lot, I am getting a lot from it and have been keeping up with my reading. Joshua and Judges finally make some sense to me! On to Kings and Samuel.
Next up will be Chris. Offered him a similar surprise and he's opted to take in two AHL games - Manchester Monarchs and we'll also head to Worcester to catch a game there. I offered Celtics or Bruins, but he'd rather two AHL games.
It's Monday, cold is gone and the Spa has arrived! Got it wired - it's not pretty, but it will get me through the winter and I'll finish off the wiring better when it's a little warmer.
I'm in week 3 of my online class in the Prophets. I have to get my reading done to prepare for my chat session tomorrow night. So far I really like this class a lot, I am getting a lot from it and have been keeping up with my reading. Joshua and Judges finally make some sense to me! On to Kings and Samuel.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
DELAY
Got to the airport several hours early, only to learn delayed already. As I checked flight tracker it got worse - I'm at the SF airport before my inbound flight from Boston has even departed. An hour after monitoring it, it finally took off, 3 hours late. So my 11:10 PM departure is (for now) scheduled to depart SF at 2:20 AM.
How to spend 7 hours in an airport without football games on TV, no good restaurant (had a pizza) and a cold....
How to spend 7 hours in an airport without football games on TV, no good restaurant (had a pizza) and a cold....
Leaving San Francisco, with my heart and a cold
Last day in San Francisco. I seem to have caught a cold, which makes travel uncomfortable at best. An early night last night, as was the rest of the week. Got my paper complete for my online class. Trade show hours today are 10 AM - 4 PM, then pack up and head to the airport for an 11 PM flight back to Boston.
One nice thing about this trip is that I set up Skype on the laptop and was able to call home and video while talking. Of course K and M were never available for it because calling at 5 PM CA time meant they were in bed asleep. But I got to talk with Chris a few times which was fun.
Looking forward to sleeping on a plane tonight. Spa delivery is set for Monday!
One nice thing about this trip is that I set up Skype on the laptop and was able to call home and video while talking. Of course K and M were never available for it because calling at 5 PM CA time meant they were in bed asleep. But I got to talk with Chris a few times which was fun.
Looking forward to sleeping on a plane tonight. Spa delivery is set for Monday!
Monday, January 23, 2012
San Francisco
So after a 4 hour delay at Logan, I am in San Francisco this morning. The delay was ok, it allowed me to watch the first half of the Pats game at Legal Seafood and the second half at the gate waiting to board. Flying jetBlue for the first time, they had the 49ers game live on the flight. So, even though I was traveling, I got to watch both games!
Arrived in SF around midnight, got to the hotel and straight to bed. Trade show booth setup today and then three days of standing in a booth. Tough work, but someone must step up and take the assignment. My CA counterpart lives close by the location, so he is traveling from home each day. This should leave me for quick dinners alone and studying in my room for my online class. Now if only I can work out a way to join the chat session tomorrow during the trade show hours....
Forgot my camera this trip! So, no pictures. :(
Arrived in SF around midnight, got to the hotel and straight to bed. Trade show booth setup today and then three days of standing in a booth. Tough work, but someone must step up and take the assignment. My CA counterpart lives close by the location, so he is traveling from home each day. This should leave me for quick dinners alone and studying in my room for my online class. Now if only I can work out a way to join the chat session tomorrow during the trade show hours....
Forgot my camera this trip! So, no pictures. :(
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Free Monarchs tickets
Chris won free Monarchs tickets by answering a trivia question correctly! Congratulations Chris!
And...my daughter got her license today! Congratulations Mary!
From Facebook:
And...my daughter got her license today! Congratulations Mary!
From Facebook:
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
New PC
New PC just arrived. Got to get through the work day and a chat session for class tonight before I can set it up. It will be nice to have a PC that is faster than me. My current one is 4+ years old and I spend a good amount of time waiting for it to catch up to me. Also ordered a second DVD burner for the new one, so that is due to arrive today and I'll install that prior to replacing the current PC.
K made me realize yesterday that when I fly to San Francisco on Sunday, I'll miss the Pats game. Flight leaves Boston at 3 PM and I land at 10:30 PM EST. But today, went to the dentist and they made me realize I am flying JetBlue for the first time, with TVs in the seats. Perhaps I'll be lucky and they will have access to the game for my flight!
K made me realize yesterday that when I fly to San Francisco on Sunday, I'll miss the Pats game. Flight leaves Boston at 3 PM and I land at 10:30 PM EST. But today, went to the dentist and they made me realize I am flying JetBlue for the first time, with TVs in the seats. Perhaps I'll be lucky and they will have access to the game for my flight!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Dr Scott Hahn
Yesterday was a great day. We went to see Dr Scott Hahn with good friends from our parish, had an early dinner with them and then came home to watch the Pats beat the Broncos.
Dr Hahn is a popular Catholic Author and Apologist. He was appearing to give a talk based on a few of his books at a parish in Andover, MA. We heard about his schedule a few months ago and immediately bought tickets. I own about 10 of his books and have read about half of them. I told him that my discernment toward becoming a deacon began with a class I took in the Mass that was based on his book "The Lamb's Supper" That class was the slippery slope for me, leaving me continually looking for more to learn and do to serve God and His Church. It was followed by a class in Mary from his book "Hail, Holy Queen" and Confession from his book "Lord, Have Mercy." He gave two very engaging and deep talks regarding topics from his newer books, including Signs of Life.
Here are a couple of photos of K and I with Dr Hahn, or Scott as he introduced himself.
Dr Hahn is a popular Catholic Author and Apologist. He was appearing to give a talk based on a few of his books at a parish in Andover, MA. We heard about his schedule a few months ago and immediately bought tickets. I own about 10 of his books and have read about half of them. I told him that my discernment toward becoming a deacon began with a class I took in the Mass that was based on his book "The Lamb's Supper" That class was the slippery slope for me, leaving me continually looking for more to learn and do to serve God and His Church. It was followed by a class in Mary from his book "Hail, Holy Queen" and Confession from his book "Lord, Have Mercy." He gave two very engaging and deep talks regarding topics from his newer books, including Signs of Life.
Here are a couple of photos of K and I with Dr Hahn, or Scott as he introduced himself.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Snow day
Started up our new class this week online. In parallel, our next class instructor sent an email of our outline for March/April. Quite a reading load! Better get started as the class is Christology/Trinity so a challenging class for me, lots of reading and a topic of great importance to our Formation and future role as a Deacon. Our final is a 7-10 page paper. I don't think I've ever written a 7 page paper.
Still waiting for the spa and also for a new PC to arrive. Heading off to CA in two weeks, the spa will probably be ready then.
Still waiting for the spa and also for a new PC to arrive. Heading off to CA in two weeks, the spa will probably be ready then.
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