Tuesday, November 05, 2019

FRI 01 NOV 2019 to SAT 30 NOV 2019

FRI 01 NOV 2019- Went to water exercise. Had lunch of a turkey club sandwich. Worked on glazing bisqueware. Went to Mass for All Soul's Day.

SAT 02 NOV 2019- Went with M and D (met MM, WA, and SC) to see BF in the musical play: Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, Jr. BF portrayed the character of Mrs. Beauregard, and the interplay between the gum-cracking Violet Beauregard (EM) and her mother was priceless. BF portrayed Mrs. Beauregard as a helicopter parent, as most of the parents in the play were. I told WA that I greatly enjoyed this production, and that the chemistry between the actors was priceless. M, D, WA, MM, SC, and I went for burgers afterward.

SUN 03 NOV 2019- Daylight savings time ended early this morning.
Arrived well before noon Mass to find that the Sacristan, Ted W, indicated that lectors were not needed, due to the Firemen (including a 105+-year-old veteran fireman reading the first reading) reading the two readings. So I sat with D in the pew behind the reserved section.

MON 04 NOV 2019- Still observed. Water exercises (~1.5 hours), visit after dinner. Did not attend as'ble meeting this evening.

TUE 05 NOV 2019- Attended early afternoon work lecture on discrimination and workplace behavior policies. Said hi to AH after the meeting; will see her next week.
Procedure for new item, went fine. Time to send news out.
Election Day!

WED 06 NOV 2019- Bible Study with Fr. Mike; Bros Joel, Mark, and Leo; and 11 of us secular Oratorians. Tnshia with trainee. M chez M and D.

THU 07 NOV 2019- Early morning physical therapy with TD. Back to assist chez M and D to help with bathing, dressing, making lunch, submitting two insurance claims, and dressing after the procedure. Also caught up with electronic correspondences. Choir practice after.

FRI 08 NOV 2019- Went to morning water exercise class, turkey bacon club sandwich for lunch, then worked on glazing a plaque.

SAT 09 NOV 2019- Invited my friend, Nancy, to our mini-event next week.
Went shopping in Bloomfield. D and I went to 16.00 Mass, celebrated by Fr Steven Lowery, with Bro Leo serving. Went grocery shopping and inquired about keys in Friendship/ Shadyside. Dinner of peanut butter and banana sandwich laced with butter with a cup of lowfat milk.
H looked at my refrigerator...

SUN 10 NOV 2019- Tita Tina and Dr Pat came by, bearing hot food, to have a potluck lunch at D and M. We had a relaxing lunch, replete with soup and various desserts.

MON 11 NOV 2019- R looked at my refrigerator, nothing major (whew!)
John Ch and Regina C gave me a ride to the Museum, where we visited Dinosaurs in their Time exhibit hall and met up with Chr'a and G. At 11.00 we visited Amy H at her work; she showed us various fossilized bones, as well as fossils of frogs from her masters research. We visited North American Animals and African Wildlife exhibits, then joined A and P for lunch in Fossil Fuels Cafe. Spotted and chatted with Pat H and with Jess R while going through the gift shop and through the museum. The evening was 50 degrees Fahrenheit!

TUE 12 NOV 2019- Decided against a haircut this morning. Went grocery shopping in Friendship/ Shadyside this morning. M had visitors this afternoon, after we had delicious apple pie (apfel kuechen!) This morning was 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit, What a change from 50 degrees yesterday!
Meeting tonight...
Lector's  meeting: Icy sidewalks on the way there, approximately one third of the people who are usually present, due to the cold and ice.

WED 13 NOV 2019- Bitter cold today with Bible Study. D almost forgot coat there.
Tnsha and Mrcl stopped by; did floors by the ref. No haircut today.
Off to an appointment this afternoon...physical therapy with TD.

THU 14 NOV 2019- Went with M and D uptown office to M's appointment. Greeted and chatted with H from CLP Bookmobile. We reminisced and caught up with where everyone is now. She promised to pass on my greetings to everyone we both know.

FRI 15 NOV 2019- Went to a conference at Station Square. Lots of magnetic resonance studies, as well as case studies. Now, there is even a pill with a chip embedded in it, which can track oral medication compliance.
Watched James Holzhauer (this time) defeat Emma Boettcher to win the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. Handily.

SAT 16 NOV 2019- Mellow day.

SUN 17 NOV 2019- M and I watched the televised Mass from the Cathedral. Saw "the back of Lolo's head," as the n and n's call it, when they visit.
Picked up sandwiches for lunch in Shadyside---2 out of the 5 were missing! I went back for them; 3 were supplied, thanks to the manager on duty.

MON 18 NOV 2019- Water exercise classes (1.5). Submitted questions for the WED session about the building.

TUE 19 NOV 2019- Museum training for most of the morning. Thought there was a physical therapy appointment, but TD had a family emergency. Headed home.

WED 20 NOV 2019- Bible Study of the readings of the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Cosmos).
Tnshia w Mrcl stopped by.
Evening building session about the budget. Asked ~4-5 questions during the meeting.

THU 21 NOV 2019- Awareness that today is World  Pancreatic Cancer Day. Color is purple Choir practice, one of my all-time favorite Solemnities, Christ the King!


FRI 22 NOV 2019- Water exercise class, worked to glaze and re-glaze some pieces.

SAT 23 NOV 2019- Hyalite Opal Spotlight. Had visitors (70:2h) as far as Michigan, and told interested parties about membership. Ooop! Took the pointer and spotlight home, so I...

SUN 24 NOV 2019- Had to leave the museum materials at the Portal entry this morning for the lead Interpreter.
Lectored (2) at noon Mass, with Carole Di..(1). Shane cantored, Lucas, Luke, Eleanor , and Ted W (Sacristan) served. Fr Mike from the Oratory celebrated Mass.

Music included:
Choral Prelude- Acheived is the Glorious Work- Josef Haydn
Entrance Antiphon- The Lamb who has been slain is worthy to receive power, and divinity, and wisdom, and strength, and honor;...
Entrance Hymn- To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
Kyrie- from Mass XVIII
Gloria Simplex- Richard Proulx
1st Reading- 2 Sm 5:1-3
Resposorial Psalm- Psalm 122- R. Batastini
Reading 2 Col 1:12-20
Gospel Acclamation- Alleluia- M. Vulpius
Preparation of the Gifts- O Jesus, King Most Wonderful- Robert Farrell
Holy, Holy Holy- from the Community Mass- Richard Proulx
Memorial Acclamation- from the Community Mass- Richard Proulx
Amen- from the Community Mass- Richard Proulx
Lamb of God- Lucien Deiss
Communion Antiphon- The Lord sits as King forever. The Lord will bless his people with peace.- Robert Farrell
Communion Hymn- Priestly People- Lucien Deiss
Communion meditation- Sing We Merrily [after Psalm 81]- Sidney Campbell
Eucharistic Adoration Meditation hymn- O Salutaris Hostia 

Ran into Ken after, who indicated that Lisa went  to the Ladies of Charity Fair Trade sale---I got some stocking stuffers! Saw Lisa, Gerry, Jorge, E and E's Mom, and a few other folks there.

Enjoyed the company of J and CV for dinner, who regaled us with stories of their Marian pilgrimage.

MON 25 NOV 2019- Went for 1.5 water exercise classes, C shared her stories of Mister Rogers. Thawed some desserts for 3 imminent guests. Had a 25-minute ocular migraine over lunch with D and M.

TUE 26 NOV 2019- Physical therapy before mid-morning. Lunch with D and M. Went grocery shopping at Big Bird's palenke and in Shadyside/Friendship for my last few purchases for Thanksgiving! Dinner chez D and M. K and k to arrive tomorrow morning.

WED 27 NOV 2019- Tnshia w Mrcl stopped by. K and k arrived for Thanksgiving. They whisked me to WA and MM's, whom we picked up on the way to visit JMcS and BMc. She is doing pretty good; her spirits are up...after all, it IS J we are talking about! She made certain that she shared her Mexican Stuffing recipe with all of us. K and k ended up staying chez D and M, for ease of food prep.

THU 28 NOV 2019- Happy Thanksgiving! My donation toward the 10-person dinner will be:

shrimp ring; bread  from Market District (2 doz honey wheat rolls,cranberry walnut sliced loaf,
sliced challah); apple pie, mini eclairs, (sparkling cider &) sparkling grape juices; 
small amount of turkey gravy; TJs sweet potato bisque soup.

Helped with the peeling of Fresh eggs for the preparation of deviled eggs! Watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, too. Helped K load the food which I contributed into the car....and the World Book Cycle Learner for WA's family.  This morning, I made a trip to the drugstore for a bunch of disposable masks for M, for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving was celebrated at WA's family's home.

There were three separate food tables set up: For appetizers, breads, entrees, side dishes, drinks, and desserts. There were also two dining tables, elegantly set with heirloom china and candles.
Homemade appetizers included—cheddar and pecan ball, clam dip, shrimp ring with cocktail sauce, pumpkin soup, deviled eggs, and avocado toast…(We forgot to bring the lumpianitas and sauce.)
Breads included---honey wheat rolls, cranberry walnut whole wheat loaf, challah loaf, all with Irish butter on the side
Entrees included---Family farm-raised chicken (with extra dark meat added), faux turkey with vegan gravy, baked salmon, savory homemade pies (caramelized onion pie, and leek & mushroom pie)
Side dishes included---mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, homemade Borromean onion rings, gelled cranberry sauce, homemade cranberry sauce from wild cranberries, two roasting pan versions of mixed family farm fresh vegetables, sweet potatoes with stevia
Drinks included--- sparkling apple cider, and sparkling white and red grape juices, various flavors of hot tea
Desserts included--- Pittsburgh Jello pretzel delight, éclairs, leche flan, bananas; and the following which could be served à la mode: homemade cranberry crisp, apple pie, and 2 homemade maple pecan pies.


FRI 29 NOV 2019- Post-Thanksgving water exercise classes (2), led by Mary Beth. A vacation from art classes.

SAT 30 NOV 2019- Beautiful noon Mass celebrated by Fr Kris Stubna, for our friends the Wassermanns. Lovely lunch in which we were seated at a table of mostly neighbors. Later in the afternoon D and I went to McKnight Road for shopping for Anti-virus programs, new communications equipment, "window shopping" for tsinelas, and  picked up dinner for us and M.




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