This is a great link including pictures of what it takes to be a soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. According to information, even the recent storm hasn't kept them from their duties.
http://memorieshop.com/DC/Unknown-Soldier.html
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
St. Augustine knew how to say it . . .
“Faith is
characteristic not of the proud but of the humble.” ~St.
Augustine
Monday, October 29, 2012
Pray for the United States!
Dear Friends in Christ,
The United States of America faces the most serious decision in our
nation's history on November 6. We are asking all to join in 3 days of prayer,
fasting, and adoration November 3, 4 and 5 to implore God's mercy upon
our Country in this most important election.
The inspiration for these 3 days of fasting and prayer is found in the book
of Esther. Queen Esther, when informed of the possible annihilation of her
people, called for a three-day fast prior to her interceding with the king on
behalf of her people.
Mary had been likened to Esther as she continually intercedes with the King
of kings on our behalf. The nation has been entrusted to her under the title of
Immaculate Conception. Let us ask her to pray with us and for us that we, as
people, will choose life.
"Who knows but that is was for a time like this that you obtained the
royal dignity?" Esther 4:14
Please copy and spread this invitation to fasting, prayer, and adoration on
November 3, 4 and 5 as widely as possible.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
MAGNIFICAT CENTRAL SERVICE TEAM.
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Remember, if you work or for some other reason cannot fast from standard meals, there are TONS of other things you can fast from -- television, Facebook, soft drinks, desserts, etc. -- also (and even better), gossiping, complaining, being unmerciful, behaving uncharitably toward others, etc. -- or do a combo! The point is for us to come together as a people to turn our hearts and minds to God in a special and serious way these three days. (-:
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Remember, if you work or for some other reason cannot fast from standard meals, there are TONS of other things you can fast from -- television, Facebook, soft drinks, desserts, etc. -- also (and even better), gossiping, complaining, being unmerciful, behaving uncharitably toward others, etc. -- or do a combo! The point is for us to come together as a people to turn our hearts and minds to God in a special and serious way these three days. (-:
Using the Children of our Future!
http://teaparty.org/obama-ad-uses-children-to-sing-romney-will-let-people-just-die-14954/
This is just the latest in the nasty campaign being orchestrated by the current administration. Anyone who has done any research would find that the song is very much untrue. In fact, if the 'children of our future' could realize it, the stimulus package already put them and the yet to be born into debt before they even come of working age.
The song is actually pretty funny because, in many ways, it sounds more like an anti-obama ad. How sad, however, that one party would stoop to such lows to try and diminish another's campaign with falsehoods.
The picture of a wrecked country and fighting on foreign soil is amusing because, over the last four years, our country has involved itself in the Middle East when we don't really belong there. And, when push comes to shove, events such as Benghazi, are covered up and the American people have to fight to find the truth.
This ad is a very sad commentary from people grasping at straws. I'd be ashamed to be a part of it.
Lyrics:
Imagine an America
Where strip mines are fun and free
Where gays can be fixed
And sick people just die
And oil fills the sea
We don't have to pay for freeways!
Our schools are good enough
Give us endless wars
On foreign shores
And lots of Chinese stuff
We're the children of the future
American through and through
But something happened to our country
And we're kinda blaming you
We haven't killed all the polar bears
But it's not for lack of trying
Big Bird is sacked
The Earth is cracked
And the atmosphere is frying
Congress went home early
They did their best we know
You can't cut spending
With elections pending
Unless it's welfare dough
We're the children of the future
American through and through
But something happened to our country
And we're kinda blaming you
Find a park that is still open
And take a breath of poison air
They foreclosed your place
To build a weapon in space
But you can write off your au pair
It's a little awkward to tell you
But you left us holding the bag
When we look around
The place is all dumbed down
And the long term's kind of a drag
We're the children of the future
American through and through
But something happened to our country
And yeah, we're blaming you
You did your best
You failed the test
Mom and Dad
We're blaming you!
This is just the latest in the nasty campaign being orchestrated by the current administration. Anyone who has done any research would find that the song is very much untrue. In fact, if the 'children of our future' could realize it, the stimulus package already put them and the yet to be born into debt before they even come of working age.
The song is actually pretty funny because, in many ways, it sounds more like an anti-obama ad. How sad, however, that one party would stoop to such lows to try and diminish another's campaign with falsehoods.
The picture of a wrecked country and fighting on foreign soil is amusing because, over the last four years, our country has involved itself in the Middle East when we don't really belong there. And, when push comes to shove, events such as Benghazi, are covered up and the American people have to fight to find the truth.
This ad is a very sad commentary from people grasping at straws. I'd be ashamed to be a part of it.
Lyrics:
Imagine an America
Where strip mines are fun and free
Where gays can be fixed
And sick people just die
And oil fills the sea
We don't have to pay for freeways!
Our schools are good enough
Give us endless wars
On foreign shores
And lots of Chinese stuff
We're the children of the future
American through and through
But something happened to our country
And we're kinda blaming you
We haven't killed all the polar bears
But it's not for lack of trying
Big Bird is sacked
The Earth is cracked
And the atmosphere is frying
Congress went home early
They did their best we know
You can't cut spending
With elections pending
Unless it's welfare dough
We're the children of the future
American through and through
But something happened to our country
And we're kinda blaming you
Find a park that is still open
And take a breath of poison air
They foreclosed your place
To build a weapon in space
But you can write off your au pair
It's a little awkward to tell you
But you left us holding the bag
When we look around
The place is all dumbed down
And the long term's kind of a drag
We're the children of the future
American through and through
But something happened to our country
And yeah, we're blaming you
You did your best
You failed the test
Mom and Dad
We're blaming you!
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Practicing for Thanksgiving!
After a long, hot summer it was nice to bake bread without dread! I wanted to make bread stuffing to go with chicken, cranberries, and gravy for dinner and didn't want to use store-bought bread. It gets too mushy and doesn't stand up to the sauted onions, celery, and spices.I took a slightly different approach to the bread and added a cup of freshly ground whole wheat to the mix. It must have passed inspection because my husband said to make it this way for the Thanksgiving turkey stuffing.
My younger son is very careful about his calories and is health-conscious so I let him know earlier in the day that we were having a special dinner and he skimped on lunch in order to have two helpings at dinner.
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