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Sunday, December 25, 2016
Midnight Mass
I returned (solo) to listen to the choir concert, then stuck around for some of Midnight Mass. Later, I watched the time delayed Midnight Mass from the Vatican.
It's a Wonderful LIfe
My favorite movie, and two of my favorite people. Merry Christmas!
If you don't cry during the final scene of It's A Wonderful Life, you lack a soul. #1000viewings1000tears
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Christmas Eve 2016
Christmas Eve began with a visit to my parent's place, where a casual drop-in developed into a full blown family get together.
Meanwhile, YaYa was at the Mall with friends, but we all returned in time for a catered dinner of Buca Di Beppo, courtesy of JJ! Then it was off to Mass, where two of YaYa's friends joined us.
Meanwhile, YaYa was at the Mall with friends, but we all returned in time for a catered dinner of Buca Di Beppo, courtesy of JJ! Then it was off to Mass, where two of YaYa's friends joined us.
Christmas Pajamas
LuLu in the pajamas we bought her for Christmas.
On Santa
My Christmas Eve thought..... Wouldn't it be nice if society/parents were as focused on getting your kid to believe in God as they are in getting them to believe in Santa? My focus is on God during Christmas, not a jolly elf. Don't pity my kids for their lack of faith.... Their faith is rightly placed, thank you very much
- LisaCongrats!
Congratulations to to my sister LuLu for getting into Milwaukee High School of the Arts! - YaYa
Friday, December 23, 2016
SPQR by Mary Beard
One of my favorite memories of the cruise is of reading this history of ancient Rome while lounging on the deck and looking out into the sea. It's a great book btw, and Beard can write. Very impressive.
My Thoughts
I'm against legally mandated compensation for the wrongfully imprisoned. If there is evidence of the system suppressing or manufacturing evidence then a lawsuit will bring them their reward. But if they are arrested, tried, and convicted in what was an honest and fair effort to enact justice, what (legal) wrong was done to them? None at all.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Christmas Music
From Thanksgiving on I only listen to Christmas music on the radio, but I've grown dissatisfied with 95.7 and their repetitious secular classics. So I've switched to 93.3. Many of the same tunes, of course, but a fair number of classic carols too.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Criminal
This atrociously mistitled film is a great spy thriller with a sci-fi twist. Kevin Costner was excellent and I highly recommend it.
Szarlotka
I made szarlotka (Polish apple cake) from scratch tonight. It didn't turn out as pretty as the picture from the recipe I've posted here, but it was darn tasty.
Green Room
A touring band becomes locked in a Neo-Nazi club after witnessing a crime. Highly recommended.
Monday, December 19, 2016
The Nutcracker and Dinner at the Water Street Brewery
Yesterday LuLu and her pointe class went to lunch at the Water Street Brewery (they had reservations at Bucca, but a pipe burst there) then had a backstage tour at The Milwaukee Ballet before watching the Nutcracker. What a great opportunity!
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