Did you hear about the new corduroy pillows they are making?
They're making headlines.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
And a wedding
Stephen and I had the privilege of attending the wedding of a friend of mine from high school. Heather was a gorgeous bride and Mike was a handsome groom. They had their ceremony outside (and who would have imagined the temperatures reaching almost 90 degrees on the second to last weekend in September?!) It was so beautiful though. A short and simple ceremony with vows and the exchange of rings.
The pastor who married them said a short piece about marriage being all about choices. Each person in the union has choices. They can use how they speak and what actions they take. And when you are married, you have to remember that your choices impact the other's life. So be careful of what you say and what you do towards you spouse. It was a nice reminder for those of us who were married in the audience. How many times do I not choose my words wisely as to not hurt my husband? How often do I choose not to say something that would have been truly important and vital to our relationship? Choices.
Then they had the reception at the indoor reception hall at Fine Creek Mill (where they had the ceremony). We each sat at tables named after a place in Italy (Oh I didn't mention that the groomsmen were in tuxes that made them look like Al Capone replicas! Long black coats. Silver ties. Black hats with a white band above the brim which was tilted down on one side. LONG chain one one side of the pants. The guys were definitely stylin'). And we ate salad, chicken Parmesan, a tomato dish, pasta, roast beef, green beans, rolls. Of course we danced (only slow songs for the me and the hubby). We sat with the Conrad's, Williams', Ward's and another couple from Jersey. Those other three families were around when I was in high school and college. They were the ones who always got together for everything, along with the bride's parents. I have some fond memories of that bunch!!
We had such a great time!! Heather looked SO VERY excited to be getting married. So did Mike. They smashed the cake in each other's faces in a totally loving way. (As a side note, I usually hate when they smash the cake. It always looks like they have some pent up anger or resentment they are getting out. But not this time).
I cannot wait to see pictures! They used the same photographer as we did. He's such a nice guy.
This was the first wedding where Stephen and I got to sit there and sort of reflect on our wedding as we watched, and even renew/remember the commitment we made to each other a mere 10 months ago. The future holds many other weddings for us, I am sure. And at each one, I hope we remember back to that 18th day of November when we made similar commitments.
The pastor who married them said a short piece about marriage being all about choices. Each person in the union has choices. They can use how they speak and what actions they take. And when you are married, you have to remember that your choices impact the other's life. So be careful of what you say and what you do towards you spouse. It was a nice reminder for those of us who were married in the audience. How many times do I not choose my words wisely as to not hurt my husband? How often do I choose not to say something that would have been truly important and vital to our relationship? Choices.
Then they had the reception at the indoor reception hall at Fine Creek Mill (where they had the ceremony). We each sat at tables named after a place in Italy (Oh I didn't mention that the groomsmen were in tuxes that made them look like Al Capone replicas! Long black coats. Silver ties. Black hats with a white band above the brim which was tilted down on one side. LONG chain one one side of the pants. The guys were definitely stylin'). And we ate salad, chicken Parmesan, a tomato dish, pasta, roast beef, green beans, rolls. Of course we danced (only slow songs for the me and the hubby). We sat with the Conrad's, Williams', Ward's and another couple from Jersey. Those other three families were around when I was in high school and college. They were the ones who always got together for everything, along with the bride's parents. I have some fond memories of that bunch!!
We had such a great time!! Heather looked SO VERY excited to be getting married. So did Mike. They smashed the cake in each other's faces in a totally loving way. (As a side note, I usually hate when they smash the cake. It always looks like they have some pent up anger or resentment they are getting out. But not this time).
I cannot wait to see pictures! They used the same photographer as we did. He's such a nice guy.
This was the first wedding where Stephen and I got to sit there and sort of reflect on our wedding as we watched, and even renew/remember the commitment we made to each other a mere 10 months ago. The future holds many other weddings for us, I am sure. And at each one, I hope we remember back to that 18th day of November when we made similar commitments.
Final Commendation and Farewell
This is the song we sang at the end of Mrs. Funigiello's funeral. It's called "Song of Farewell" and it's tune is Old 100th (not sure what that means).
It is sang to to the tune of the Doxology.
Come to hear aid O Saints of God;
Come meet her, angels of the Lord.
Receive her soul, O holy ones;
Present her now to God, most high.
May Christ who called you take, you home,
And angels lead you to Abraham.
Receive her soul, O holy ones;
Present her now to God, most high.
Give her eternal rest, O Lord.
May light unending shine on her.
Receive her soul, O holy ones;
Present her nowt to God, most high.
I know that my Redeemer live;
The last day I shall rise again.
Receive her soul, O holy ones;
Present her now to God, most high.
-----
I just felt completion when I sang that song. Her life was complete. She had come full circle. And we, as friends and family, were able to "give her back" to where she first came from.
I hope to keep this program around, so that I may use this at my funeral one day.
It is sang to to the tune of the Doxology.
Come to hear aid O Saints of God;
Come meet her, angels of the Lord.
Receive her soul, O holy ones;
Present her now to God, most high.
May Christ who called you take, you home,
And angels lead you to Abraham.
Receive her soul, O holy ones;
Present her now to God, most high.
Give her eternal rest, O Lord.
May light unending shine on her.
Receive her soul, O holy ones;
Present her nowt to God, most high.
I know that my Redeemer live;
The last day I shall rise again.
Receive her soul, O holy ones;
Present her now to God, most high.
-----
I just felt completion when I sang that song. Her life was complete. She had come full circle. And we, as friends and family, were able to "give her back" to where she first came from.
I hope to keep this program around, so that I may use this at my funeral one day.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
An essay on a Catholic Funeral Mass
Don't judge what you don't know.
Period.
That's the first thing I learned.
Second thing I learned: Liturgy is pretty neat when you think about it. Coming TOGETHER to proclaim something to the Lord as a group.
Now, I am off to a wedding. Earlier today, I saw a marriage ended (by death), and this afternoon, I am seeing a marriage begin. Talk about the circle of life!
More to come on the funeral. Thoughts, and a great song to end the mass will be posted.
Period.
That's the first thing I learned.
Second thing I learned: Liturgy is pretty neat when you think about it. Coming TOGETHER to proclaim something to the Lord as a group.
Now, I am off to a wedding. Earlier today, I saw a marriage ended (by death), and this afternoon, I am seeing a marriage begin. Talk about the circle of life!
More to come on the funeral. Thoughts, and a great song to end the mass will be posted.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
So what have I been doing with my time off....
Well...not a whole lot. It's actually quite boring.
I did get a bunch of work done for my math lab and a few things done for my other class that first week I have off. The second week, I did NOTHING. Zero school work. This week, I have written a paper that's due tonight. And I've been to the library a couple of times, got my oil changed, and went to the grocery store.
Tonight I have class.
Friday, I am meeting my Cooperating Teacher for student teaching (exciting!) and then going on a homeschool field trip with a friend from church. We're going to Jamestown Settlement. Yipee!! Then maybe some kayaking that afternoon. We'll see what Katrina is up to!
Gosh September is almost over. Amazing how time flies. Stephen and I have been married for 10 months now. Seems like just yesterday I was still planning which napkins to use. And then other days, it does seem like we've been married awhile. Not just when things are bad, but when things are just awesome! And when I think about the depth in which we know each other. And we haven't even known each other for three years yet. Wow. That puts it into perspective.
Ok, enough about my boring life.
I did get a bunch of work done for my math lab and a few things done for my other class that first week I have off. The second week, I did NOTHING. Zero school work. This week, I have written a paper that's due tonight. And I've been to the library a couple of times, got my oil changed, and went to the grocery store.
Tonight I have class.
Friday, I am meeting my Cooperating Teacher for student teaching (exciting!) and then going on a homeschool field trip with a friend from church. We're going to Jamestown Settlement. Yipee!! Then maybe some kayaking that afternoon. We'll see what Katrina is up to!
Gosh September is almost over. Amazing how time flies. Stephen and I have been married for 10 months now. Seems like just yesterday I was still planning which napkins to use. And then other days, it does seem like we've been married awhile. Not just when things are bad, but when things are just awesome! And when I think about the depth in which we know each other. And we haven't even known each other for three years yet. Wow. That puts it into perspective.
Ok, enough about my boring life.
The Juice
This O.J. Simpson thing cracks me up. I find myself giggling every time it comes up.
The reason I laugh (I think) is because I think it would be HILARIOUS and very forthcoming, if OJ went to jail for life for these felony accounts.
--Oh you can get off for murder, but armed robbery. No way. We take things like that seriously in my courtroom--
Today's news report said that he could face up to 30 years in prison per account. (I think it's up to seven or so felony counts now).
The justice in that situation kills me.
Plus, where are you going to find an unbiased jury? I guess there could be someone somewhere who doesn't remember his first run in with the law. It's like John Maddon said one night last season on Monday Night Football. "If you're AT ALL familiar with what happened on September 11th in 2001, you know what kind of hardships the Jets have faced." (or something to that effect).
WHAT?? IF we are familiar? Funniest thing I have ever heard said.
(Well that...and then last night while watching "Blades of Glory", the hubby blurted out, "That is so ripped off from the move in 'The Cutting Edge' " HAHAHAHAHA. I've never seen "The Cutting Edge", but I think it's a chick-flick to the max! It was so funny hearing that come out of his mouth!)
Give OJ what he deserves. In my opinion, it's life in prison. But I am not the justice system, nor God. Soooo....I just hope he gets all of that he deserves.
The reason I laugh (I think) is because I think it would be HILARIOUS and very forthcoming, if OJ went to jail for life for these felony accounts.
--Oh you can get off for murder, but armed robbery. No way. We take things like that seriously in my courtroom--
Today's news report said that he could face up to 30 years in prison per account. (I think it's up to seven or so felony counts now).
The justice in that situation kills me.
Plus, where are you going to find an unbiased jury? I guess there could be someone somewhere who doesn't remember his first run in with the law. It's like John Maddon said one night last season on Monday Night Football. "If you're AT ALL familiar with what happened on September 11th in 2001, you know what kind of hardships the Jets have faced." (or something to that effect).
WHAT?? IF we are familiar? Funniest thing I have ever heard said.
(Well that...and then last night while watching "Blades of Glory", the hubby blurted out, "That is so ripped off from the move in 'The Cutting Edge' " HAHAHAHAHA. I've never seen "The Cutting Edge", but I think it's a chick-flick to the max! It was so funny hearing that come out of his mouth!)
Give OJ what he deserves. In my opinion, it's life in prison. But I am not the justice system, nor God. Soooo....I just hope he gets all of that he deserves.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Saturday, September 8, 2007
I'm in the middle of an assignment....
But I just had to blog about our neighbor.
Now he's a really nice guy.
BUT...his favorite music is TECHNO/DANCE/CLUB/RAVE.
Yep, you heard me right.
And right now, I am in the computer room (one window facing his house) and I can hear e.v.e.r.y s.i.n.g.l.e lyric.
The blind is closed...but as I sit here, wading through an article about using graphic organizers in math with students with disablities, I half expect to yank open the blinds and see a 30+ year old man DANCING HIS LITTLE HEART OUT. Full on club dancing too.
And he never plays anything else. Cross my heart.
Nothing. else.
'tis fun living in a neighborhood.
Back to graphic organizers.
Now he's a really nice guy.
BUT...his favorite music is TECHNO/DANCE/CLUB/RAVE.
Yep, you heard me right.
And right now, I am in the computer room (one window facing his house) and I can hear e.v.e.r.y s.i.n.g.l.e lyric.
The blind is closed...but as I sit here, wading through an article about using graphic organizers in math with students with disablities, I half expect to yank open the blinds and see a 30+ year old man DANCING HIS LITTLE HEART OUT. Full on club dancing too.
And he never plays anything else. Cross my heart.
Nothing. else.
'tis fun living in a neighborhood.
Back to graphic organizers.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Busch, How I love thee
Tonight we're going (on free tickets) to the Busch Race at Richmond International Raceway.
Go #20 Denny Hamlin!!
Go #20 Denny Hamlin!!
WARNING: CONTAINS MILK
I just ate a Junior STUFFED Beetlejuice from Sno-to-Go.
STUFF= Ice cream on top and in the middle layer (ice cream, flavored sno, ice cream, flavored sno).
News flash: I'm allergic to milk.
Well it was an accident that they put the ice cream in the middle, cuz I definitely asked for just ice cream on TOP.
And of course, what did I do?? Was I responsible and scrape the ice cream out of the cup before eating the rest of the sno....NO. I ate it.
I think I should have taken a Benedryl when I got home.
We shall see tomorrow the effects.
STUFF= Ice cream on top and in the middle layer (ice cream, flavored sno, ice cream, flavored sno).
News flash: I'm allergic to milk.
Well it was an accident that they put the ice cream in the middle, cuz I definitely asked for just ice cream on TOP.
And of course, what did I do?? Was I responsible and scrape the ice cream out of the cup before eating the rest of the sno....NO. I ate it.
I think I should have taken a Benedryl when I got home.
We shall see tomorrow the effects.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
A Wedding
I had to gather my thoughts about this past weekend. So that's why the wedding blog has been a long time in the coming.
The wedding was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. We had such a good time. Katie was a gorgeous bride, and Billy was a handsome groom.
The reception was beautiful. Marlo, Sharon and Robin did a great job with the music. The food was excellent. The send off was great...sparklers lined the driveway.
They are in Colorado now, enjoying the fruits of their labor.
Katie and Billy---I'm so happy for you guys!! You're been through a lot and have managed to make the best of it all. I have no doubt that you guys will have a great marriage because it's based on Christ's love. I'm so proud you guys for waiting on God's timing and were able to give and receive the greatest wedding present ever: each other. Too awesome how God has planned out things perfectly!
The wedding was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. We had such a good time. Katie was a gorgeous bride, and Billy was a handsome groom.
The reception was beautiful. Marlo, Sharon and Robin did a great job with the music. The food was excellent. The send off was great...sparklers lined the driveway.
They are in Colorado now, enjoying the fruits of their labor.
Katie and Billy---I'm so happy for you guys!! You're been through a lot and have managed to make the best of it all. I have no doubt that you guys will have a great marriage because it's based on Christ's love. I'm so proud you guys for waiting on God's timing and were able to give and receive the greatest wedding present ever: each other. Too awesome how God has planned out things perfectly!
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