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Titanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03105022397425529883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849293892060539552.post-63984560850885798732014-11-21T19:40:00.001-05:002014-11-21T19:42:08.279-05:00Sheremetev - Now the Powers of Heaven<div style="text-align: center;">
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I wouldn't normally steal a quote from another blog but this so solidly describes me that I had to do it. It has been a hard week. A watershed moment, really. God have mercy on me, a sinner.</div>
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For many artists and poets, when inspiration strikes, it strikes without warning and with sudden speed. The words and music come tumbling out, like bees fleeing the hive. And then, all of a sudden, there it is...the words...the music...sung by joyous voices and with eyes raised to the heavens. Our choir has doubled in size over the last year and we are blessed to have a family from Boston who all sing with us. As if that were not wonderful enough, we also have a newly illumined choir member who is a graduate of Music and has written a piece for our choir. And finally, our choir has released a CD entitled <a href="https://soundcloud.com/choirofchristthesaviouroc" target="_blank">"The Voice of Our Prayer"</a> that was 5 years in the making. <br />
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But even in this, there are people who are struggling..suffering. With physical illness..joblessness, self doubt and as was imparted in today's sermon..<a href="http://www.svspress.com/despondency-the-spiritual-teaching-of-evagrius-ponticus-on-acedia/" target="_blank">acedia or despondency</a>. And that is why the choir must sing..sing praises to our God while we have being. To lift up the weak, the poor and the suffering.<br />
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Oh God, cleanse me a sinner and have mercy on me.Titanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03105022397425529883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849293892060539552.post-65001602622151580052013-08-03T13:46:00.000-04:002013-08-03T13:46:47.798-04:00Closer To God<div style="text-align: center;">
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Titanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03105022397425529883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849293892060539552.post-36060520071515310282013-02-18T09:35:00.003-05:002013-02-18T09:41:58.796-05:00SwimmingLife at the crossroads. Here I am, at the ripe old age of 48 with a real conundrum. Do I stay in my safe government job that I have held for the last dozen years even though I often feel bored and unfulfilled? If I stick it out till retirement, I’ll have a nice pension with which I can retire to Colombia and live out my days reading Spanish novels and tending to my garden. The question is, can I actually make it to retirement without going mad? Sitting in front of a computer day after day in the cubicle farm…ahh…the drool reflex is starting already! <br />
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Some days, no matter what you do, it just ends up feeling like this. Know what I mean? Today, however, will not be one of those days. I've already made up my mind on that so don't try to sway me, ya hear! This will be a day for quiet contemplation and ...oh yeah...Salsa music and some silly dancing...and stir fry...I'm craving chicken stir fry. I can't be talked out of it. Punto final!Titanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03105022397425529883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849293892060539552.post-59721678976633724072012-10-12T17:34:00.001-04:002012-10-12T17:34:29.547-04:00The Belfast Cowboy<div style="text-align: center;">
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The black eyed dog almost came back today. This song pulled me up. I really needed it to.</div>
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<li>Rain all week. Where was all this water in July and August when we were drier than the surface of Mercury.</li>
<li>And since I went and got an iPhone, now was as good a time as any to cancel cable TV. You know, the one that you pay $60 a month for and never really seem to be able to find anything worth watching. Well...gone, gone and goner...so long and don't let the door hit you on the way out.</li>
<li>We're also cancelling our home phone service and trying out the <a href="http://www.nettalk.ca/en/duowifi" target="_blank">netTalk Duo WiFi</a> which will be quite a cost saver. </li>
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<li>This Sunday past, being Canada day, was a prime opportunity to spend some time with friends we haven't seen in awhile. Mojitos were made by M using fresh garden mint. Muy rico!</li>
<li>Dragon boating has become an addiction for both M and myself. Not a bad thing as we are getting in shape and enjoying the camaraderie. Is it tough? You bet...my left arm is like Popeye's and my right is just normal. I'll have to even that out in the gym.</li>
<li>The annual parish picnic is fast approaching in early August but first, the annual Colombian party on July 28th. I'll only say that it's a helluva party! Latinos know how to have fun.</li>
<li>Getting a dog..not sure what kind but we're going through the Ottawa Humane Society so it depends what they have for adoption. A new family addition is welcome.</li>
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<li>Workouts are going well but I'm not 20 anymore...just sayin'.</li>
<li>Shiraz Malbec..mmmmmmm.</li>
<li>My wireless contract ends in November. I'm trying to decide what phone to get to replace my beaten to death LG Neon. Blackberry? Android? iPhone? So many choices....</li>
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Here is what we will use to plant a modest box garden this year. I'll start everything indoors and transplant in 4-6 weeks. I hope all goes well but it will be a learning experience and with a bit of luck, I will be able to enjoy a little harvest at the end of the summer and beyond.Titanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03105022397425529883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849293892060539552.post-46023150242576926112012-04-12T18:22:00.000-04:002012-04-12T18:24:47.836-04:00Hmmmmm...Speaking with a friend today on the telephone and as he was in a rush, he suggested that I call him later this evening. <br />
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Now, as a person who watches very little TV of any kind, maybe I'm being a bit over sensitive. But it did strike me as prophetic. This is the way the world has been going for some time now. Technology has made it easier to communicate but harder for us to relate. For the record, I am no technological Luddite..I work in IT and of course I am using a computer to post this to my blog. I think it was more that my friend was dead serious in his request and didn't think there was anything unusual about it at all. I have this vision of him 40 years from now sitting alone in front of a television in a nursing home staring, slack-jawed at some forgettable program while the phone sitting beside him remains forever silent. I hope my vision doesn't come to pass, not just for my friends sake but for all of our sakes....<br />
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<li>Picked M up from the airport this morning. She had a rough flight from Bogota...lots of turbulence. She's a nervous flier to begin with so I'm sure she was not impressed. I'm glad she's back, though.</li>
<li>Hard to believe that Pascha is in 2 weeks...where did Lent go?</li>
<li>Shopping for a new camera...this should be fun. I think I'll go DSLR this time.</li>
<li>A very strange event here last night...a <a href="http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Politics/2012/03/31/19577146.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">boxing match</span></a> between Justin Trudeau, Liberal MP and Patrick Brazeau, Conservative senator. No, really..they got in a ring and fought each other for 3 rounds. For the record, Justin kicked ass.</li>
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This mornings breakfast...but without meat...el sigh....</div>Titanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03105022397425529883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849293892060539552.post-91799680897700217322012-03-11T21:39:00.001-04:002012-03-11T22:56:00.337-04:00Any Given Sunday<br />
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<li>Liturgy this morning. I struggled. That is all.</li>
<li>Dinner at my sister's. I got to hang out with my 2 cute nieces and my bro-in-law. </li>
<li>Had a snowball throwing competition. Fun.</li>
<li>A bottle of Cuban rum for me from my sis and brother-in-law's recent trip to Cuba...yay me.</li>
<li>A jar of dark chocolate Nutella as well. My 2 nieces don't care for it so I inherited it.</li>
<li>Talking to mi cielo daily. I'd love to be in Bogota but that will have to wait till December.</li>
<li>My camera died last week, dagnabbit! Oh well, I got 6 good years out of it and I've been wanting a DSLR anyway....pobrecito..</li>
</ul>Titanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03105022397425529883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849293892060539552.post-41246132756804521492012-03-06T19:12:00.000-05:002012-03-06T19:23:09.365-05:00Hurdy Gurdy WomanI must get one of these and learn to play it.<br />
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Don't carry her too far away.....mi esposa is nearly there.<br />
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<br />Titanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03105022397425529883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849293892060539552.post-55582679797505779712012-03-01T21:18:00.000-05:002012-03-01T21:30:34.057-05:00Younger Than Before...<br />
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<li>In the dead of winter, at least for the past 5 years or so, I find myself listening to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9kHJduya7Y" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Nick Drake</span></a> quite often. Maybe I need to start a Dead British Folk Singer Club. </li>
<li>Mi esposa is leaving for Colombia on Tuesday. I miss her already.</li>
<li>The first presanctified liturgy is tomorrow night....I need it.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: orange;">"the crosses on the tombs etched against the silver sea where two black sails, made larger by their own reflections, were passing by"</span> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i> </i>The first person that correctly identifies this quote wins a prize...to be determined.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">The winds of change are blowing at work, at least for me. I am looking for something new to do and I have managerial blessing, thankfully.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">I long for the day when I live in South America and I don't have to steal myself against the winter malaise that always comes. And the coffee is so much better.</span></li>
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