I haven't seen this get around much, so here it is:
http://www.blueeyedinfidel.com/archives/2005/03/i_look_forward.html
seen in brittanyb_34's posting

I woke up today and it felt odd. The whole day has been just a little off, and I have been somewhat surly and grumpy off-and-on ( Read more... )

At liturgy Fr. Jo blessed palms and pussy willows and we got to hold them through the whole liturgy (well, I did, but you're supposed to hold them at all the entrances and the Gospel). I get distracted by the puffy willows and like to pet them ( Read more... )

"...It's the state of being pregnant, as if you're weaving a house for your child out of your own body, and it takes all your energy, all your attention." --Hilma Wolitzer

I haven't done any in a while, but I thought this one was fun and more visually interesting and a little less "me me me me me" (yes, Lupe101) than most ( Read more... )

You see, we Byzantine Catholics are in a unique position in the world. We are between East and West in the Christian Church. Both Rome and the Orthodox Churches seem to feel they are just fine without the other and stand alone in their Truthful understanding. Those of us in the middle (all the middle folks -- not just Byzantines) see it a little ( Read more... )

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I just found out it was your b-day recently -- best to you!

Happy Birthday weret_hekau! (albeit a day late)

Many happy returns and many blessed years!

I posted this in several wedding and bride communities that I was a part of when we were planning our crowning and reception. I thought I may as well post it here, too, for those who may find it useful. :)

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