Surprise of surprises.....ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING!

UPS arrived yesterday with a mysterious package from our son,Mike.

Mike may have been influenced by his recent trip to Las Vegas.

Thanks for thinking of me, Mikey.

A WALK IN THE PARK

Joe and I were walking the path at Coolen Park in Renton when I got this lucky shot.

Usually the bee will get away just before I take the photo.

Writing 151 10/3/1989

Dear Cafeteria Person

Being noticed seems to be the reason you exist.
Elongated florescent fingernails
Magenta extensions combed through blonde, black rooted hair
Difficult to ignore
You've learned to live with claw like fingernails
Scratched an itch without drawing blood
touched the corner of your eyelid with a knuckle
Smart move....bleeding eyes are so unpleasant

It may be time for you to take inventory of the
contents of your black book bag
Books on typing and guitar?
Cut your nails
Or, get a refund.








P.S. Why is there a gigantic space between these two entries.   I need to get a Blog For Dummies book.
























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Changes in Liturgy

During his homily Father Ryan talked about the greatness of the liturgy at St. James. He then suggested ways to improve it, one of them being "Don't leave after communion."  Oh dear, guess who had to leave early.
As I was leaving I passed the Sacristan and said, "Not a good day to be leaving early."  he laughed and said " I'm telling Father Ryan."
Our name card in the music room has a prayer printed on it. The words are the same as the one I learned in grade school. I wasn't positive so I opened my cedar chest and found the first communion prayer books that Joe and I used as children. I attended St. Anthony School in Renton. Joe attended St. Dorothy School in Chicago.
Both books had the prayer with the "new" words. Interesting.

Father Ed White, pastor at St. Stephen the Martyr talked about changes as well.
"How many Catholics does it take to change a light bulb?    Change?  Change?


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Blog by Zoey

                                             Zoey has landed!

This weekend I enjoyed a cup of tea by the warm firelight with my beloved Grandparents.
JK  This week I accomplished absolutely nothing by sleeping 22 hours a day and playing video games for the other two. Eating was optional.
I'm too lazy to write any more so  "Bye"

Joe's photos

                                                  Cormorant

                                      This poor elephant seal was shot. You could see
                                           the bullet hole.

More photos...same trip

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Pelicans

                                               Me likey the lichen 

                                             McKenzie Lagoon

                                      

                                                 Seaside Seastar