Tuesday the 11th: New Door!

 We replaced our original sliding glass door, getting rid of the metal frame, and now we have so much more protection from the heat and cold. It's marvelous.

 

 

Monday the 10th: Saint of the Week

 Leo was pope from 440 to 461. He is responsible for the Tome of Leo, one of the earliest examples we have of recognizing the primacy of the pope. He also oversaw the Council of Chalcedon which articulated the Hypostatic Union of Christ having two natures and one Person.

 

 

Friday the 7th: Sunsets

 Since they tore down and rebuilt the grade school across the street from us, farther down the block, we can see such beautiful sunsets. Right now I also get to see the beautiful sunrise. I appreciate getting rid of daylight savings time, but my body struggles for about a week to adjust to the new schedule.

 

 

Thursday the 6th: Food of the Week

*Sunday we had spaetzle and corn and maple glazed pork tenderloin.  The pork was quite good!  There was a little fuss but the result was worth it. I also made butter pecan breakfast bread for the Christmas stash. 

*Monday night we had tomato soup (Campbell's) and grilled cheese. We always do our grilled cheese on the panini press now. It's faster and crunchier. We used cheddar and  provolone.

*Tuesday night the Son made crunchy pea salad. He's currently cooking once a week, building his repertoire and saving me from one night of cooking. I'm pretty grateful. We felt like the onion was a little too strong, we either needed to pickle it or reduce the amount or cook it. 

*Last night was leftovers and Sonic drinks and sides.  

*Tonight we're having a makeshift stir fry. It's leftover pork from Sunday, water chestnuts, onion, bell pepper, mandarin oranges, and a sauce I'll make up. I'll also make rice. 

 *Tomorrow is just me so...leftovers if we still have pasta OR maybe a salad from Chik-Fil-A.

 

 

 

Wednesday the 5th: Music of the Week

*We are done with the concert and our two Masses! We are, as of today, 2 weeks from opening night for the musical. We are about 6 weeks from the next concert. So my music practice consists of:

*One new song from the 2026 Breaking Bread hymnal

*Two songs from the coming Mass on Sunday (I'm playing two Masses at the same place so my burden is less this weekend)

*One piece from the Christmas concert (this will increase once we are closer to the concert and past the musical)

*Up to half of the musical (there are 12 pieces roughly per half, and I'm up to playing 10 pieces a day)

 

 

Tuesday the 4th: Atrium moving

 About 4 years ago Jan and I built an atrium, the first one at this school, in a little conference room at the top of the stairs. This year I had to move it to a much bigger classroom and still make it cozy for the 3-6 years old. How did I do?

 

 

Monday the 3rd: Saint of the Week

 St. Martin de Porres lived in Peru from 1579 to 1639. Born to a nobleman and a freed slave, his mixed race kept him from being a full Dominican brother, instead being appointed a doorkeeper and a Tertiary. His humility and embrace of menial tasks sets an example for all of us of our true position before God and the joy that can be found in embracing unfair crosses.