Saturday, March 23, 2013
New Musical Terms
Husband has admonished me to clean out the 2500 emails in my inbox. In accomplishing this feat, I came across a list of New Musical Terms which I give to you for your enjoyment.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
A Holiday in Cincinnati
The children and I headed to Cincinnati a few months back in order to enjoy the last gasps of Winter Break before oldest daughter headed back to university. We had a few places on our list: the Travelsmith Outlet, Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, Joseph Beth Booksellers, and Old St. Mary Church.
Since we'd be in the area only one night, we decided to go to the cemetery after checking into the hotel. Oldest daughter had learned about it from a few of her professors. It is the second largest cemetery in the United States, and is impressive to drive through; I confess to worrying about getting lost. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of the arboretum to see in January, so we'll have to schedule another visit during warmer weather. (The following are web pictures.)
According to google maps, our hotel was across the street from the complex that housed the outlet store. What luck! After having dinner, we looked for the store but weren't successful. The GPS was leading us in circles. After yet another web search we found.....that the outlet had closed in October. Dagnabbit! We were hoping to snag some good deals for daughter's upcoming Study Abroad in Rome, but it was not to be. *sad face*
In the morning, after an entertaining stop at Jungle Jim's International Market we headed to Old St. Mary's Church, the oldest standing church in Cincinnati. The church is astonishingly beautiful, as I knew it would be from web photos. We stayed longer than intended; indeed, time seemed to almost stop in this place. Adoration was scheduled during our visit, an added bonus. Yes, I felt guilty about walking around during Adoration, but since the church is a tourist destination, I hoped Jesus (and the lone adorer) would understand. Thank heavens the children are all well-behaved. :) This link has a 360 degree tour of the church. I took some shots of the church and a few side altars.
Our last stop was the independent bookstore, which was huge and wonderful. Oldest daughter would have spent all day here had she been able. We drove home, arriving safe and sound. Thank you Jesus.
Since we'd be in the area only one night, we decided to go to the cemetery after checking into the hotel. Oldest daughter had learned about it from a few of her professors. It is the second largest cemetery in the United States, and is impressive to drive through; I confess to worrying about getting lost. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of the arboretum to see in January, so we'll have to schedule another visit during warmer weather. (The following are web pictures.)
According to google maps, our hotel was across the street from the complex that housed the outlet store. What luck! After having dinner, we looked for the store but weren't successful. The GPS was leading us in circles. After yet another web search we found.....that the outlet had closed in October. Dagnabbit! We were hoping to snag some good deals for daughter's upcoming Study Abroad in Rome, but it was not to be. *sad face*
In the morning, after an entertaining stop at Jungle Jim's International Market we headed to Old St. Mary's Church, the oldest standing church in Cincinnati. The church is astonishingly beautiful, as I knew it would be from web photos. We stayed longer than intended; indeed, time seemed to almost stop in this place. Adoration was scheduled during our visit, an added bonus. Yes, I felt guilty about walking around during Adoration, but since the church is a tourist destination, I hoped Jesus (and the lone adorer) would understand. Thank heavens the children are all well-behaved. :) This link has a 360 degree tour of the church. I took some shots of the church and a few side altars.
Our last stop was the independent bookstore, which was huge and wonderful. Oldest daughter would have spent all day here had she been able. We drove home, arriving safe and sound. Thank you Jesus.
Habemus Papam!
February 11, 2013 was a lousy day. My beloved Pope Benedict XVI announced that he would abdicate the throne of St. Peter. I understood that he was guided by the Holy Spirit in this decision but felt like I'd been kicked in the stomach. February 28 came and we witnessed the end of our Papa's reign. And the tears came too easily.
Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aries was elected Supreme Pontiff yesterday and is now known as Pope Francis. As he was introduced to us and stood before us on the balcony, I recalled the feeling of witnessing my newborn babies for the first time, and feeling the overwhelming, deep love for them. The feeling was similar as I watched Pope Francis. What a gift he is for us! Already the world is touched by his sweet, gentle nature. (And the Usual Suspects are shocked *again* that the Pope is Catholic.)
Please pray for Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI every day.
Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aries was elected Supreme Pontiff yesterday and is now known as Pope Francis. As he was introduced to us and stood before us on the balcony, I recalled the feeling of witnessing my newborn babies for the first time, and feeling the overwhelming, deep love for them. The feeling was similar as I watched Pope Francis. What a gift he is for us! Already the world is touched by his sweet, gentle nature. (And the Usual Suspects are shocked *again* that the Pope is Catholic.)
Please pray for Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI every day.
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