TUE 01 AUG 2023 to THU 31 AUG 2023
TUE 01 AUG 2023
Right before my alarm went off, A("L")A called and chatted for over 90 minutes. She had a request of me, which is difficult, re: my upcoming visit to her bonny city. I had my group work this afternoon; completed my multi-week tile project. Got vitamins and mailed an RMA item for D. Walked back. Total ~ 1mile.
WED 02 AUG 2023
Some telephone calls re: DME, and uncertainty about museum visitor numbers for our group at the Field Museum. JK at FM helped us to straighten things out for our group, and has been quite accommodating.
Afternoon breaking news:
re: the United States of America v. Robert Bowers case
Perhaps the sentence reflects not just the fact that he murdered people. It's the awful, cold-blooded, premeditated, hateful way in which he did it, and the AR-15 weapon he used. Note that Judy Clarke, the criminal defense attorney, reminded the jury that just one vote for life, would mean the court would sentence her client to life. There were none.
But
Pittsburgh is Stronger than Hate.
Spent the afternoon signing into email and updating things. Also helped M make 2 humungous loaves of her splendiferous banana cake. Listened to favorite Beatles ballads....
WED 03 AUG 2023
Appointment with specialist at the beginning of the business day. Call a DME company to iron things out. Lunch, then a DME appointment for a separate company in the South Side. Brought M and D to their medical appointment in Oakland. Dinner seated in Shadyside: Burgers, fries, and a shake. Finalize my Draft of a document. Helped M with Libby books from the public library. Time for language lessons!
THU 04 AUG 2023
Took the flyer to wait for my flight. Chatted for a while with A, then with T. Flight was unevevntful, save for the fact that it arrived early. I and A/L retrieved me, we went to a small bistro near Robie House (FLW structure), then met WA for a visit to the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, ISAC,
before they dropped us off at the Residential Suite we would share with MFMA and SCMA, starting on
SAT 05 AUG 2023
We picked up SCMA then MFMA at MID. Had lunch and lotto in the Super Mall. Los tamales deliciosos! We checked out the ice cream (helado) shop, and the boba tea shop. We went grocery shopping at Jewel Osco, resulting in items for dinner and beyond.
SUN 06 AUG 2023
I attended the late morning Spanish Mass in the Pilsen neighborhood, at eglesia de Sto. Paulo. WA, MFMA, and SCMA were visiting the National Museum of Mexican Art
We got strong recommendations from various sources to go to have lunch in the neighborhood, which we went to after visiting the playground adjacent to the museum.
Drove to Myopic books, where some of us got books. Met up with J, WA and MM's friend, then went for donuts in the neighborhood, where we all congregated before heading for live Neo-Futuristic theater. After the fun, J departed from our group, and the rest of us had dinners at the ramen restaurant before heading back to the suite for the night.
MON 07 AUG 2023
We took the Metra Commuter (Electric) Rail to Millenium Park, and I was separate from the group as we explored the Bean and the fountains. Headed to AIC, where I met up with Jess, Jim, and WA whilst SC and MF waited inside. We took in various galleries, including:
an attempt to view Textiles,
Ancient Egypt,
various permanent galleries, and
2 temporary exhibitions----
TUE 08 AUG 2023
Our group of 4 met up with SBP and MA and Eliana for a tour of the Philippine Artifacts by Jamie and Julia. Also, we had a chance to catch up with SBP by the Titanosaur and the Elephants. Mia, Eliana, and I met up in the Museum Store.
SBP and I had visited the First Kings of Europe temporary exhibit
https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/first-kings-europe
I visited the temporary exhibit on Death: Life's Greatest Mystery
https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/death-lifes-greatest-mystery
Mia, Eliana, and I visited the model Pterosaur.
Met up with WA in the timeline exhibit, near Juvenile Tyrannosaurus Rex "Jane." We all reconnoitered, and WA and SC retrieved MF and I from near the East Entrance. I heard tell that Eliana was asleep soon after leaving the parking lot.
WED 09 AUG 2023
Took an early afternoon admissions tour of the University of Chicago after an informational session in ISAC. Our small group, after a water break in WA's former seminar classroom, headed to Powell's Books, where some of us got some books.
THU 10 AUG 2023
Firmed up a medical appointment for Friday. Mia picked me up to head to the airport. Quick trip: I was there by 10.00. Flight was on time, leaving in the 14.00 hour. Took the bus back, chatted with D and M.
FRI 11 AUG 2023
D brought me to medical appointment in Uptown. I am to return in 6 weeks time.
SAT 12 AUG 2023
Morning Yoga Zoom class. Work floor shift included chatting about Mammoths and Mastodons, a Roving DITT portion, Spotlight at Mammoths and Mastodons, and a Spotlight at Whales in North American Wildlife.
SUN 13 AUG 2023
Attended 10.00AM televised Mass with M. Fr Kris Stubna made everyone present for the Feast of San Lorenzo feel welcome by by celebrating much of the Mass in Italian. The cantor was Linda O, and the servers were Luke, James S, and the tow-headed boy. EEMs scheduled were Drew McC, Ursula Mc K, and Judi N. One of the hymns was "Stay with Me, Lord."
Headed to Palenkeng de Malaking Aguila in Shadyside to get groceries, as MFMA and WA were to arrive soon.
MON 14 AUG 2023
Took care of household administrative duties.
TUE 15 AUG 2023
Took M to orthopedic specialist. Had a class. I was lector at the 18.00 Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the BVM at Cathedral. Fr Steven Palsa, Deacon Steve K; and Ken was at the Beckerath console, with Catherine cantoring. P and spouse were present, too.
Music Included- Immaculate Mary, and
Reading 1- RV 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB
Reading 2- 1 COR 15:20-27
Gospel Reading- LK 1:39-56
WED 16 AUG 2023
More doctors' appointments, including one with Dr. C in P M and R. Chilled out in the late afternoon with MFMA over a jar of Honey Peanut Butter and saltinas.
THU 17 AUG 2023
Annual visit with Dr A.
D, WA, and I walked throughout the local street fair. I continued on to retrieve a book from the library---one which SB had recommended.
FRI 18 AUG 2023
Went to Palenkeng de Malaking Aguila in Shadyside to get groceries. Sweet things-- strudel und kekse! Watched Jeopardy! (as usual) with M, headed to SLH's for tea. We sat on the terrace and enjoyed the changing light, from sunset to dusk to dark. Beautiful views of the Oakland universities, and Phipps Conservatory.
SAT 19 AUG 2023
Morning Yoga class. Went grocery shopping mid-afternoon. Watched the August All Staff meeting video, and read the requisite documents.
Watched the film Marshall (2017) with D and M, which was a movie about Thurgood Marshall's legal work on a case of a Connecticut man and woman.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5301662/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_2_nm_6_q_marshall
Chadwick Boseman portrayed Thurgood, and did very well at that.
SUN 20 AUG 2023
M and I attended the 10.00 televised Mass. D attended it in person. Fr Kris Stubna celebrated the Mass, Debby Zugates cantored, accompanied by an organist at the Beckerath console. Servers were JuHe and the young tow-headed boy. Scheduled to lector was Frank Gliozzi, and EECMs scheduled were Pat, Drew, and Rich DiC.
For this 20th Sunday in OT-A, the music included:
Preparation of the Gifts- Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless
Communion Hymn- I Receive the Living God
Recessional Hymn- The Church's One Foundation
WA came over for lunch.
Family Zoom with all sibs except k.
Hurricane Hilary has hit Baja California and the US Southwest. I asked our relatives in SoCal if they have yet been affected---most mentioned continuous, but not hard, rainfall. They also mentioned feeling the effects of this afternoon's earthquake whose epicenter was just north of LA in Ventura County: Richter "5.1 in Ojai. 4 after shocks 3s."
MON 21 AUG 2023
Visited today with a friend in Oakland today. Dropped off an envelop at SPC. Lunch of Pot Roast on Toast.
Watched Jeopardy! an exhibition round, Tournament of Champions.
TUE 22 AUG 2023
Cycled slowly ~45 minutes today, while doing online language classes.
Attended a lecture on the recent trial. Very interesting view into the legal process in a death penalty case.
Received a delivery for practicing languages.
Checked out my in-person class. Walked ~45 minutes.
Sio pao for dinner!
Watched Jeopardy! an exhibition round, Tournament of Champions. Tonight's episode had Mattea Roach, Matt Amodio, and Amy Schneider, on the 2nd anniversary of Alex Trebek's passing.
Got some questions answered by phone; more to come tomorrow. Made an appointment to discuss insurance with a friend.
WED 23 AUG 2023
~20 minutes cycling whilst doing online Spanish lessons.
Orientation to a program at PITT via Zoom.
Lunch, then M and I went grocery shopping at Bloomfield. Great deals on certain items!
WTAE, Pittsburgh's NBC affiliate reports:
16.40- Over 5-hour standoff current with an active shooter and SWAT team in Garfield. Prayers for all involved. Technical equipment, including drones (some of which were shot down) and robots, were deployed to determine position and status of the suspect. The standoff started ~11.00, when Allegheny County Sheriff's deputies attempted to serve an eviction notice to the suspect, William Hardison, Sr. The recording of his son, a truck driver, saying that he would speak to his father if (they) thought it might help.
I had contacted my friend, NMB, and she said that things were clearing out after the lockdown, and she was just leaving the STEAM education center at ~1700.
~17.08 the suspect was pronounced deceased. Really sad ending to what may be the gentrification of a neighborhood, leaving long-time residents nowhere to go.
~17.50 The Pittsburgh Police Chief Scirotto reported that there were no neighbors injured, no police, no SWAT team members, neither FBI nor ATF shot, despite the hundreds-to-thousands-bullet exchange/melee.
The story made the NBC Nightly News at 18.30 today (along with the apparent assasination of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian Wagner group against Ukraine).
Spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic toast for dinner, thanks to M and I.
Spoke with MaBe and M and ElBe spoke afterwards.
Played JackBox: Roommates with MFMA, WA, MM, and SCMA (their whole household) for 2 Zoom sessions! What fun!
THU 24 AUG 2023
Cycled ~22 minutes this morning. Online language classes concurrently, this morning. Recycled and cleaned up paper and CDs this AM. Had pasta with pesto sauce for breakfast this morning.
Zoom (with in-person, 4, attendees) Bible Study with Fr Mike. There were 4 individuals Zooming in.
Nice nap afterwards, chat with JM. Spaghetti with meat sauce for dinner.
Jeopardy!
FRI 25 AUG 2023
Addressed emails before heading to D and M's home. Went with M to Palenkeng de Malaking Aguila in Shadyside, and to Bloomfield to get groceries; filled up on gasoline with her, too. Time for salads for lunch!
Evening Jeopardy! (which Andrew He handily won this semi-final round), followed by spaghetti for dinner.
SAT 26 AUG 2023
Six attendees at the Zoom yoga facilitated by SCN. Went to the corner K-store for garlic. Had snacks and a very short nap before heading to rehearsal for Bridget and Matt's nuptial Mass at the Cathedral. During the Mass, there were 6 highly visible celebrants, and 2 additional celebrants. Frs Adam Potter and Dan Walsh were on the roster of celebrants. They were visible during the incantation of the Litany of the Saints, as well as during the proclamation of the Gospel, respectively.
After rehearsal, we greeted Matt and Bridget in the parking lot. I joked later to D and M that I got the groom to split from the side of the bride right before the wedding (!- he tucked my gift for them on the bus). Up in the choir loft we listened quietly whilst Ken played various organ voluntaries. Then, soon after Matt's mother arrived, the congregation and choir sang
Entrance Hymn- "O God Beyond All Praising"- Gustav Holst (after Jupiter, Bringer of Jollity, from The Planets)
The Introductory Rites
Greeting
Gloria- Gloria In Alternatum- Donald K Fellows
Liturgy of the Word
Reading 1- Tobit 8:4b-8
Responsorial Psalm 34: 2-3, 4-5,6-7,8-9 was sung
Reading 2- 1 Corinthians 12:31 to 13:8a
Alleluia- Festival Alleluia- James Chepponis
Gospel Reading- John 2;1-11 (Read by Fr Dan Walsh)
Homily (Delivered by Fr John Paul Kern)
The Rite of Marriage
The Statement of Intentions
Consennt and Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
Prayer of the Faithful (Read by Fr Adam Potter)
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Offertory Hymn/Preparation of the Gifts- Sicut Cervus- Palestrina
Sanctus- Chant
Mystery of Faith- Mysterium Fidei- sung in Latin
Amen- sung
Our Father- Chant
Nuptial Blessing
Agnus Dei- Chant
Invitation to Communion
Holy Communion Music: Litany of the Saints- John D Becker (led by Fr Adam Potter), and
O Sacrum Convivium- Croce
Closing Rites
Consecration of the Newlyweds to Mary- Regina Caeli- Robert Farrell
Final Blessing
Recessional Hymn- For All the Saints- Sine Nomine, Ralph Vaughan Williams
Several of us commented that we missed their "sealing" their sacrament of holy matrimony with a kiss, but, as J O would say, they're not PS seals.
~~~~~
Headed to the catered Mexican banquet from BF and MMoyles, of which ~15-20 of us choristers partook. MoGo shared the photo of her new granddaughter, of whose name I approved. RD regaled us with stories. A fun time was had by all.
SUN 27 AUG 2023
Lectored at the Noon Mass. Fr John Pfannenstiel celebrated the Mass, with Deacon Tom Berna assisting. JP and his sisters were the servers. Nancy and Gerry were Eucharistic ministers. After Mass, I got D's attention, and we sat at a table with MaRo, DoSc, and NoDe. Saw neighbors, including El and Aur, Ca and Mo, and Ale'. JJ, DM, and BG were grilling and serving. I was off guessing the gummy worm jar by 3 worms.
D and I brought food home for M, who stayed home for good, personal health reasons.
MON 28 AUG 2023
JH texted me that she was at the museum with her brother's family. I met her and her niece VaSc in Bird Hall, then we went to B, where we saw PaMc, MaZu, and others. Back up to the Bird Song exhibit (time for photos and relaxing), North American Wildlife, Botany Hall, flying Pterosaur skeletons' photos, Crocodiles, the Giraffe, and then they and I parted for Scaife Hall and for the All-staff Gathering, respectively.
Our table was predominantly Education folks---Jodi and Jen (happy campers), Joann and Pat H, myself, and also those from other departments: Sue Mc, Pam Le.., and someone from Marketing. We all were chatting away happily, not necessarily ignoring the list of questions plopped in mid-table, just enjoying each other's company. Dinner was great---mixed greens salad punctuated by tomatoes, pasta laden with creamy cheese, pulled pork sliders (yum!), and other, chicken, dishes. Dessert was brownies and chocolate chip cookies sprinkled with berries, as well as this slices of watermelon. I trundled back home---noticed the large poster of Gina Wi at the bus stop. Due to a lack of a cell phone, I waited until tomorrow to snap a shot of that to email to her.
TUE 29 AUG 2023
Second day of classes, first day for me. Attended my classe, and then had 2 meetings in Oakland.
Took the bus to D and M's home, where I went through a 2nd set of childhood memories! Then, D and I met up with MoSt at the building complex at work for transfers.
WED 30 AUG 2023
Had an appointment with AsV for a (final) fitting. Glad that she was there through the process. Grocery shopping at Malaking Ibon, also got supplies and sundries at FaDo. Wrote some email. Helped M with monthly-ish online transfers. Time to look at TUE's class's les devoirs.
THU 31 AUG 2023
This afternoon I skipped Bible study for my Other language class, this one online/Zoom. After dinner, I headed off to the first choir rehearsal of this season. Snacks by JuMa.
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