A little humor to start the week

Some people are so darn clever!

Mansfield Park

I had the wonderful opportunity to discuss Jane Austen's novel Mansfield Park with some old and new friends 2 Fridays ago.  Although I had very little to add to the discussion as I had not finished the novel, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to others.

For some reason I did not have a regency style dress in my closet so I did not look as awesome as these two fair ladies:

But, no problem.  I brought food! And so did everyone else. We had a lovely feast to munch on while we discussed our novel.

Piccola made these for me to bring to the party!

Did I mention there was food? Yum!

Warm mulled cider. Double yum.

In case we forgot what book we were discussing...

In case we forgot who the author was...

A little Jane Austen tidbit.

Lovely decorations!

I think this is supposed to be the main character Fanny Price. Am I wrong? Anyone?

Next up? Crime & Punishment!!!!

Battle of the Oratories

Football! Tomorrow! 3:00 p.m.! At Priory!

THE Oratory - St. Francis de Sales

vs.

The other Oratory

I just hope I don't have to use my sign that says,

"Dignity is Overrated"

Many years ago today...

...I was married in the Basilica to that skateboarding guy.

They needed a gal in this family!

St. Bruno!

Yesterday was the feast of St. Bruno!

I am a day late and a dollar short.

I wanted to post this yesterday but I was busy discovering the cure for cancer so it didn't happen.

Chartreuse. He's delicious.

Happy 70th Anniversary!

Today is my Grandparents' 70th wedding anniversary.  I'm pretty sure they were married by a justice of the peace since they were high school sweethearts who were only 17 and 18.  Hmmm.  I'll get the whole story this weekend at their party. (You'll remember my Grandfather from this awesome photo.) Here's a shot of them I took a few months ago:

Still volunteering!

Here's a beautiful photo from my parents' wedding 43 years ago.  It was taken at the Cathedral Basilica and you may recognize the veil on my Grandmother - it's the one my daughter wears now.

My Grandmother is just a little older in this photo than I am presently!

There will be 5 children, 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, spouses, ex-spouses (don't ask) and various extended family at this party!  Wow, what a celebration.  The best part is that my sisters will be home for this craziness - I can't wait!  Come back next week for the details!

Christ the King

This statue was just recently refurbished and placed on a pedestal

outside the rectory of St. Francis de Sales Oratory.

Christ the King