MON 01 APRIL 2019 to TUE 16 APR 2019
MON 01 APRIL 2019- Saw the ophthalmologist regarding a new problem. Bella, Tran, and the doctor allayed my fears of a visible cause. SEED meeting at AS this evening.
TUE 02 APRIL 2019- Early afternoon appointment for physical therapy. Cancelled all other meetings, including a dinner appointment, due to an immediate issue that had to be taken care of.
WED 03 APRIL 2019- Drove Dad and I to Bible Study. Dorothy and I read the 2nd and first readings, respectively, for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Cycle C. Went to D and M's to help out the rest of the morning. Made a medication run to Shadyside/ Friendship in the afternoon. Helped M plan their Reunion.
THU 04 APR 2019- Went groceries and window shopping on the Southside today. Choir practice.
FRI 05 APR 2019- Met with Erin to talk and to have a snack near the CMoA. Went to Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Concert Hall to watch The Wedding/ Svadba by Ana Sokolovic and
a suite of songs called Berlin to Broadway, with music by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Berthold Brecht, Ira Gershwin, Langston Hughes, and others...The Suite included a hypnotic rendition of "Mack the Knife" performed mostly by all the male performers.
D's friend, S, her daughter A performed as a friend of the bride-to-be in The Wedding opera. The opera was much appreciated for its play with sounds of Serbian words. The play will travel with the cast to Serbia this summer!
SAT 06 APR 2019- Shq stopped by this morning.Stopped by D and M's home.
SUN 07 APR 2019- Stopped by D and M's before Mass. They gave me a card and a bag of gifts!
I received a blessing from Fr. Kris Stubna before lectoring for today's 10AM Mass. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Kris, Fr. Mark Thomas, and Deacon Tom Berna with three very young altar servers, Linda O cantoring, and Ken D at the Beckerath console. I was honored to be the lector for this Mass, on the Fifth Sunday of Lent.
Some of the Mass elements included:
Entrance Hymn- Restore in Us, O God
Kyrie Orbis Factor
First Reading- Is 43:16-21
Responsorial Psalm 126- Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Michel Guimont
Second Reading- Phil 3:8-14
Gospel Acclamation- Praise and honor & Jl 2:12-13 - Orbis Factor
Gospel- Jn 8:1-11
Hymn at the Preparation of the Gifts- Forgive Our Sins, As We Forgive
Sanctus- Vatican Mass XVIII
Acclamation- Roman Missal
Amen- Community Mass- Richard Proulx
Lamb of God- David Isele
Communion Hymn- Has No One Condemned You?- Bernard Newell
Oratory Student, Anthony, spoke to the congregation
Recessional Hymn- Lenten Prayer
DR and I went to the Porch for Lunch-- Cinnamon Sticky Buns in a Cast-Iron Skillet, Scrambled Eggs, and Biscuits with Sausage Gravy. We went to the baby animal petting zoo, and spent time near the camel, llama, and zebra. Went to the Carnegie Main Public Library to pick up a book and tour the 2nd floor. Said hi to Diane C, among others.
Made our way to the University of Pittsburgh Charity Randall Theatre for the production of Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. Before the first act was over, the play production got even more exciting---the theatre was evacuated and the fire department arrived! The production featured a keen orchestra from the balcony, including a timely percussion section, an interesting cow, "Milky White," and a company that shared great chemistry, which showed.
We whisked to our favorite Mediterranean spot for dinner, where we spotted 2 Pittsburgh celebrities, from the Church and from the Cathedral of Learning. We enjoyed
Red Pepper Muhummara, pomegranate molasses, walnuts with Chickpea Flatbread
Casbah Double-Cut Pork Chop braised kale, butternut squash risotto, garlic cream, sage jus
Elysian Fields Farm Lamb Shank sweet potato, parsnip, carrot, chickpea spaetzle, pomegranate tahina, jus
MON 08 APR 2019- Went with Maureen and her sister, MG, to Pamela's in Shadyside for lunch today. Had the cheeseburger with Lyonnaise potatoes. After a short walk, they dropped me off at work.
Food Chemistry tour of the Walton Hall of Egypt and the Snow House with a high-school-aged class of 12+2. (Ellen accompanied them.)
TUE 09 APR 2019- Met Lee for a jaunt for Sushi Fuku. Got choir candy orders in order.
WED 10 APR 2019- Late afternoon physical therapy appointment. Gave Y my email address. D and M and I went to Costco to purchase choir snackage and to have dinner.
THU 11 APR 2019- Tonight I am the Choir Snackage Fairy. Snacks included:
Soft Hawaiian rolls and Cape Cod Chicken Salad
GS cookies- boxes of Thin Mints, Trefoils Shortbread, and Savannah Smiles
A box of Russell Stover assorted chocolates
O, and I almost forgot---
Walkers Shortbread and Godiva chocolates, hand-carried by none other than the inimitable Jonathan Pinto, who showed up for practice late (as was ususal in the past). Yep, that's right, JP (Lord almighty, where did he come from?)
Turns out that JP will be singing with us, at least until Easter.
Picked up choir candy, and organized distribution of it, too.
FRI 12 APR 2019- Physical therapy in the morning, Drove Dad home from his dental/Os appointment. Delivered some choir candy.
SAT 13 APR 2019- Delivered more choir candy. Shq stopped by at noon.
SUN 14 APR 2019- D and M and I went to Chinese cuisine at Bloomfield. M and I went to the 16.00 Mass at the Oratory. Nice nap in the afternoon.
MON 15 APR 2019- Catch up with phone and email correspondence. See
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_de_Paris_fire
and
https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/live/2019/04/15/en-direct-un-important-incendie-est-en-cours-dans-la-cathedrale-notre-dame-de-paris_5450550_3224.html?fbclid=IwAR3RIxDI1WHIhaysrJ7YIM8aJMPiPiR7RRzT_VdCj4CXjyC1SP8gEELJw9o
regarding la Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris maintenant...
Caro m'a fait de l'email...je repond que c'est vraiment triste.
Ma sœur J et son mari Greg l'ont visité la semaine dernière. Ils marchèrent jusqu'au sommet de la cathédrale ... maintenant voilés de flammes. Le toit entre les deux tours est détruit par les flammes.
@ ~17.00h USA EDT, un pompier est en le condition serieux. President Macron a arrete' son presentation publique parce que cet incident.
Et traduiser de _ Le Monde_:
Le Monde today at 23:39
"Our Lady of Paris is our history, our literature. It is the epicenter of our life, it is the stallion from which our distances depart. It's so many books, some paintings. It is the cathedral of all the French, even of those who have never been there. This story is ours. "
-Math
Nobody talks about the priceless Grand Orgue, one of the most beautiful in the world .... ???
-Christian OTT
TUE 16 APR 2019- Awoke ~ 06.00 and listened to the BBC News. The sky looking West was a rose color at that hour. "Red skies at night, sailor's delight. Red skies at morning, sailors take warning." Catching the bus at ~ 07.55 AM, the east face of the Cathedrals (St. Paul and Cathedral of Learning) on 5th Avenue appeared golden in the morning light. Like volcanic eruptions, the flames of Notre Dame de Paris caused particulates in the air which caused the colorful sunrise.
Had physical therapy at 07.15, then took the bus to work to meet with my boss, PH, to update my password at work, and to attend the Docents' meeting. Had lunch at D and M. Met up with JP at Craig Street for a coffee/ tea break and then walked up to the bank. Ran into Richard T and a student on the way there. Had some nice chats. Preparing for dinner now with some fresh vegetables chez D et M.. B and S over for dinner. W and MM went to see the Book of Mormon downtown. We played Boggle until W and MM arrived.
t 22h23 Le Monde--(un traduction via Google)
- The arrow has collapsed, the structure is saved. The "treasure" of Our Lady - the holy crown, the tunic of Saint Louis, a piece of the Cross and a nail of the Passion - could be evacuated and placed in a safe place. The cock positioned at the top of the arrow was found in the rubble
posted by Grace @ 4/03/2019 05:36:00 PM
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