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Thirty-Fourth and Final Sunday of Ordinary Time,

The Solemnity of Christ the King Cycle C Our readings for Sunday are here. These are the poem, my notes, and interpretations of Fr Dennis’ homily from the Masses of _______ The songs Fr Dennis Dillon, SJ references these years are: In 2019 notes, we reflected that — In 2013, we reflected that —

Happy Halloween!

Just sharing a bit of the beauty of Midwest autumn in the United States, replayed throughout the Great Lakes region and more. The grandeur of God in the trees and their colors, the joys of Halloween decorating for the little goblin & ghostie in all of us, the backyard brawl fun of the University ofContinue reading “Happy Halloween!”

Mass (2021)

Our secon film of this year’s 2022 series, Fractured Fairy Tales, at St Mary’s is MASS, a Fran Kanz film. The AADL has both a regular single disc DVD and Blu-Ray edition. We watched the former. We had a few more people but were still able to discuss in a circle (no microphone needed!) ourContinue reading “Mass (2021)”

The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)

Our first film of this year’s 2022 series, Fractured Fairy Tales, at St Mary’s is THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, an Orson Welles film released by RKO. The AADL has both a regular single disc release and the Criterion Collection’s restored quality version and double-disc release. We watched the latter. With the shorter notice and communication challenges,Continue reading “The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)”

Fungi and Fox

A lovely day and evening greeted us all in Ann Arbor. There are fewer but still hungry skeeters. I enjoyed a quiet dinner overlooking the quiet ravine. The chippies make so much noise for being so tiny! One meandering gaze takes in the ferociously large fungi on the wi-fi tree. a foot or more inContinue reading “Fungi and Fox”

Where Foxes Play

After a six week hiatus, I saw one of “our” foxes Monday night! The day had been a joy anyway, as the hummingbirds were busy at the feeder. There are at least two, as two had their territory war briefly. Good grief! There are two big bowls of sugar water that they never finish! Sharesies,Continue reading “Where Foxes Play”

You know you’re in Montana when …

… it looks like a straight shot on the map from Gardiner to Great Falls via US 89 … and .. you misread those contours and misread the actual vertical experience of the trip! Travel from Gardiner to Livingston was as much a delight on the way out, as the way in — elk, osprey,Continue reading “You know you’re in Montana when …”

White Wolf!

I am craning my neck to catch every angle as the time in Wonderland is coming to a close. Time feels precious, even though I’ll be in Montana again and Bob has extended a generous invitation. Then a white wolf (not the same but an example) crests near the top of the ridge near/past Blacktail,Continue reading “White Wolf!”

An Exhausted Mom

Back to Slough Creek from the moose and osprey … nada from the restroom/dumpster area either out to the carcass or out to the den. But then we walk up to pre-Bob’s Nob, a gravelly uneven but roaded hike for “only” one-quarter mile or so. Bob carries his 50 lbs of camera equipment & tripod,Continue reading “An Exhausted Mom”

Moose and Birds

So we drive on down the Northeast Entrance Road further into the Lamar Valley, as someone (John) says they’ve seen Moose past Conjunction Flow, I think along Soda Butte Creek. We see four, though the others say there are 8 moose out there. Get them in the field glasses … and immediately think of RukContinue reading “Moose and Birds”