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Memorial Eucharist At St. Peter’s Episcopal Church For Those In Orlando

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Tonight my church gathered to remember and to pray for those who were lost in Saturday’s mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub. In the service our priest said that prayers are being heard and God is with those who are suffering. I have a problem with the thoughts and prayers platitude some say but you know after his homily we can’t discount the power of prayer, because it can do a lot of good if we have the patience. In the context of those who perished their families and friends will need lots of prayer for comfort. For those who are injured they will need prayer to help them recover. In both cases there is a lot of healing and understanding that will be done in the foreseeable future.

I am glad to be a part of a parish that cares about those who they don’t even know and answers the call to keep others in their minds as they suffer.

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Music Monday – Foo Fighters – Times Like These – #prayfororlando #ripchristinagrimmie #orlando

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I came upon this song and the lyrics of it just seem appropriate today in light of what as a nation and community went through this past weekend. I dedicate this to Orlando, a city I like a lot and have fond memories. This is also in memory and honor of the Pulse Nightclub victims both survivors and those lost. It also goes out to the family friends and fans of Christina Grimmie of “The Voice” who was murdered in Orlando on Friday night.

“Times Like These”

I am a one way motorway
I’m the road that drives away
then follows you back home
I am a street light shining
I’m a white light blinding bright
burning off and on

it’s times like these you learn to live again
it’s times like these you give and give again
it’s times like these you learn to love again
it’s times like these time and time again

I am a new day rising
I’m a brand new sky
to hang the stars upon tonight
I am a little divided
do I stay or run away
and leave it all behind?

it’s times like these you learn to live again
it’s times like these you give and give again
it’s times like these you learn to love again
it’s times like these time and time again

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The Theatre And Faith

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I am learning the theatre community is more supportive, soulful, creative, compassionate, spiritual, diverse and kind than some places of faith who by definition should be. Perhaps the church needs to take a look and do something like that.

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The 70th Tony Awards Tonight…

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 The Tony Awards are a much needed diversion from the sadness of the day. James Corden is hosting the 70th annual celebration of Theatre and Broadway. It’s going to be a great show.

Will Hamilton win everything, we shall see.

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Baked Spaghetti

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This is what we had for dinner tonight and it was delish. It’s an inexpensive meal that will last for a couple of days. Try it out yourself.

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When my father passed away in 2006, several church friends brought food to the funeral home to feed the many family members visiting that week. One of my favorite dishes was baked spaghetti from a lovely lady named Terry. This is my version, which is different from hers, but still stands as a tribute to her kindness in a difficult time.

  • 1 lb ground sausage
  • 1 24 oz jar pasta sauce
  • 16 oz vermicelli (thin spaghetti)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups small-curd cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tsp garlic paste or powder
  • Parsley to garnish (optional)
Brown sausage and drain in colander placed over large bowl, saving grease; return to pan and stir in sauce, reducing heat to medium low. Break pasta into pieces about 4″ long and cook to al dente; drain. When sausage grease is cooled, add eggs and whisk until combined; stir in…

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America Reacts…A Good Way And Another Way #ihateguns

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This political cartoon courtesy of The Chattanooga Times Free Press is from a few years ago when a mass shooting happened at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. There is so much truth in this for many in America. I hate guns, I really do.

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