July's Gentle Giant . . .

. . .  and Grounded Guide

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Workday Break = Breathing Space

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Hamilton

Curious and on a whim, I checked out the "Hamilton" Broadway recording from our library. 

The first time thru the first cd, I thought "I'm turning this in because I just don't understand 

the words."

But the music and the lyrics were catchy and, not having any plans to stop back by the 

library soon, it stayed in Betsy's CD player so I kept listening to it.

Then Friday night Tadd drove us somewhere and I wanted to share a couple of songs that 

were becoming my favorites. Plus, she adds with a twinkle, with him being a big history 

buff, I figured he could probably help me make sense of it.

Sure enough, between being able to ask questions and me not driving so I could concentrate 

on the words, I began to really enjoy both the music and the story even more.

Who knew? 

In fact, I haven't even started disc 2 yet. I'm still enjoying the first one so much and with 

each time thru, not only do I catch a little more, I also become more and more impressed 

with Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Gift of music, wit and making history both fun and 

interesting. 

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Today's View

Just can't wait.

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Playfulness aside...

Feeling very vulnerable at my doctor's office today,

I came away feeling seen and heard by my doctor, 

grateful for the kindness of 2 of his staff,

and so thankful that hubby was by my side the whole way.

(Makes allllll the difference)

   

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Quiet Constant Container

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Evening Mass

I have been occasionally slipping over to this smaller church

for evening mass for around 15 years now.

The former pastor used to Anoint the Sick 

every first Saturday 

so, when I could, I would always try to make

it over there on a first Saturday.

To my disappointment,

the new pastor hasn't been following suit

(which he certainly doesn't have to).

I was so *delighted* to hear on Saturday that 

I would have the opportunity to participate

in this special sacrament again that night.

It's been a year or more since the last time

I've been anointed so this felt like a real gift.

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After that, I went about my usual, personal traditions:

Lighting candles and whispering prayers

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And seeking out and admiring pretty flowers.

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Before and After

Same day

Same car!

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