Our field trip today was to the Coterie Theatre play -- based on the book "Number the Stars." Very well done performance about a Danish family hiding their Jewish friends. Thanks to Alison for coordinating our group outing Crown Center!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
"Number the Stars" on Stage
Our field trip today was to the Coterie Theatre play -- based on the book "Number the Stars." Very well done performance about a Danish family hiding their Jewish friends. Thanks to Alison for coordinating our group outing Crown Center!
Immigration Issues
Captain has spent the whole week in a southern Texas location. Close to the border. Definitely not a vacation, despite the prospects of a pool to yourself and warm temperatures. I'll just say that it was more than a little enlightening -- especially when one considers many of the immigration issues he witnessed. Up close and personal. "Got your papers on you, sir?!"
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
More Dissections
We love the kits we ordered!
Winger was excited about wielding a scapel on a cow eye. He easily could reproduce the dissection video and label all the parts.
Polar Bear found the frog dissection to be a little tougher. He became more enthusiastic after he got safely through the skin and the tough layer of fat. Now he can pick out the tiny organs!
Dorito is lagging on his fetal pig project because of quizzes this week in College Algebra, College Trig, and College Speech classes.
Winger was excited about wielding a scapel on a cow eye. He easily could reproduce the dissection video and label all the parts.
Dorito is lagging on his fetal pig project because of quizzes this week in College Algebra, College Trig, and College Speech classes.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Rest in Peace
passed away yesterday
at her home in Alaska
with her husband Brian
and son Cade (17).
It was the same day her Grandma Cecilia had died --exactly 20 years ago (Feb. 3, 1983).
May her soul and all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
National Priorities
Of course, we are American.
But we don't care that much about the NFL
(and rightly so given their lifestyles). Superbowl Sunday is always met with mixed emotions around here. I laid out a little spread of junk food: BBQ wings, Little Smokies, cheese and crackers, chips and dip, etc. etc. and went to pick up the boys from their hockey ride about 6:00 pm. We munched and watched about 30 minutes of live streaming--mostly repeated commercials and a semi-black-out. (Where is the robotics engineer when you need him?!) Then we went to late mass at St. Patrick's Church, and we weren't the ONLY ones there. (Shocking to discover 20 un-American and orthodox people actually live in our city?) In all the hub-bub, I forgot about "Downton Abbey" episode 5 on Masterpiece Theater. Luckily it is online all week for re-runs.
This reminds me of the year Meggar and I were scuttled away to the back bedroom to watch some Jane Austen (Jane-uary on PBS) during Coach Madill's SuperBowl Party. Priorities!
(and rightly so given their lifestyles). Superbowl Sunday is always met with mixed emotions around here. I laid out a little spread of junk food: BBQ wings, Little Smokies, cheese and crackers, chips and dip, etc. etc. and went to pick up the boys from their hockey ride about 6:00 pm. We munched and watched about 30 minutes of live streaming--mostly repeated commercials and a semi-black-out. (Where is the robotics engineer when you need him?!) Then we went to late mass at St. Patrick's Church, and we weren't the ONLY ones there. (Shocking to discover 20 un-American and orthodox people actually live in our city?) In all the hub-bub, I forgot about "Downton Abbey" episode 5 on Masterpiece Theater. Luckily it is online all week for re-runs.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Watching the Games
Friday, February 1, 2013
Fruits of the Spirit - 3
Confirmation Prep #3 = Peace
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."
Blessed Pope John Paul II was frequently saying "Be Not Afraid." And there is a beautiful hymn by the same title which I find comforting in times of trouble. The Bible actually mentions "Be Not Afraid" exactly 365 times--enough for one phrase to comfort us every day of the year! As a teenager, there are uncertainties and many changes occurring. I recommend holding on to the peace of Christ as you navigate your way through high school and on to college.
I always try to remember what Fr. Matt told me: Prayer is not just when you kneel and say a rosary. Prayer is any activity that brings us closer to God by letting us feel peace and joy. Now, that does not mean that time set aside for talking to God is not important because it is, but I think what he was saying is that God wants us to find happiness in our everyday lives. --Spencer
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."Blessed Pope John Paul II was frequently saying "Be Not Afraid." And there is a beautiful hymn by the same title which I find comforting in times of trouble. The Bible actually mentions "Be Not Afraid" exactly 365 times--enough for one phrase to comfort us every day of the year! As a teenager, there are uncertainties and many changes occurring. I recommend holding on to the peace of Christ as you navigate your way through high school and on to college.
I always try to remember what Fr. Matt told me: Prayer is not just when you kneel and say a rosary. Prayer is any activity that brings us closer to God by letting us feel peace and joy. Now, that does not mean that time set aside for talking to God is not important because it is, but I think what he was saying is that God wants us to find happiness in our everyday lives. --Spencer
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