Ended the day by grilling burgers from some "grass-fed organic ground beef" that my wife bought at some store in Dallas Saturday while she was there. Well, aren't most cows fed grass (hay) for most of their lives? It did taste a bit different though, than beef that goes through the feedlot process.
In the Catholic Church as in many other Christian religions, today is All Saints Day. That means that tomorrow is Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) for all of the Mexican people here in Texas. More on that tomorrow.
Day of the Dead? Sounds more like another Zombie movie.
You are correct Chad. That is where the Mexicans get their version that translates to Day of the Dead. They have a long-standing tradition of having a party on their ancestors' graves on Dia De Los Muertos. I was amazed the first time that I saw it happening back in the 70's. The families come out to the local cemeteries and set up tables full of food and drink, generally it's on the graves of grandparents, and they have a festive party to celebrate the departed persons life. There is usually at least one person with a skull mask on and they also have small makeshift altars decorated with flowers. As Texas's Hispanic population grew in the last half century, the affairs grew exponentially larger and they now tend to overlap one another in some cemeteries. They are now also more rowdy than years ago, especially when a lot of young men attend. Traditionally only the older generations celebrated, but now it is common for a free for all in some families. For some it is just another excuse to get drunk someplace other than home.Which for the rest of the Catholic and perhaps mainstream (non Eastern rite) Christian church, "All Souls Day"
Oh I know I will get ribbed for this….what the heck is a scratch and sniff…I was blonde when I had hair. It started thinning and turned brown in my 40's.
You want to know how to drown a dumb blonde? Put a scratch n sniff at the bottom of the pool
My family Protestant ie Church of England, not very good at attending, other half’s family Catholic and the older generation very devout 3 or 4 days a week devout,I find it somewhat ironic that All Saints Day comes the day after the Protestants Reformation Day, the day Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of a (Catholic) Church.
While our family worships in the protestant manner, we have a statue of St. Francis in our garden, in honor of my Grandmother who was a staunch Catholic. I just found out that the Catholic Church also recognizes Reformation day.
Interesting side note on St. Francis, there is an *Excellent* old movie of the life of St. Francis, acted by actual Monks of his Order. We checked it out from our local library.
Proof that we can (mostly) get along!
This is meant to be a history refresher, rather than a religious post.
I find it somewhat ironic that All Saints Day comes the day after the Protestants Reformation Day, the day Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of a (Catholic) Church.
Oh I know I will get ribbed for this….what the heck is a scratch and sniff…
okay I looked it up….weird…why not sniff a real apple a real whatever.
My family Protestant ie Church of England, not very good at attending, other half’s family Catholic and the older generation very devout 3 or 4 days a week devout,
No thank you. I'll stick with Tim'sBe sure to ask about Mel's Pumpkin Spice Surprise.
That's better than hawking Mel's latest creation...Good morning. It's foggy and 52.
Looks pretty good there...actually, the coffee shop forum is named for the late Jeffrey Wimberly, aka Running Bear. a long time member, and prolific poster.Are you building the famous Running Bear Coffee Shop ?
I always heard bad things about the VA health care. But it seems to have mostly turned around in the last 25 years according to the veterans that I know around here.
I had a bad experience with the VA back in the 1970s, and would never consider using them. It wasn't a care issue, but an arrogant GSer who recited regulations verbatim from memory, but could care less about the Veteran and his need for care. My son, decided to switch his primary care to the VA, after being frustrated over dealing with a service related skin condition from his many deployments. Apparently, the standard GS medical plan he had doesn't cover the med necessary to treat the condition. He and his buddy, another Marine Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, are very happy with the medical care received through the VA.I hear two versions of the VA hospital. One friend says he would only use them for annual physicals but goes to a civilian provider for anything more serious. He reflects on several of his Vietnam era friends who have died after going to the VA for help. My other friend who is paralyzed from a parachuting accident almost two years ago says the VA spinal cord Einjury department is top notch.
Just from the comments about Dia de Los muertos, in the forum, I am beginning to wonder if that is such a prudent idea. I don't endorse pointless arguments about doctrine, or whether or not God exists, as those discussions do not change beliefs or positions. However, we live in a diverse world, and need to get along. Understanding other people is essential in this goal. It's not proselytizing to understand for instance why Catholics celebrate All Souls day, when other Christians do not. Just a thought.I avoid religious discussions at all costs
They were big back in the 80's and 90's. Lots of magazines would have scratch n sniff perfume samples tucked in their pages, and things like that.Oh I know I will get ribbed for this….what the heck is a scratch and sniff…
okay I looked it up….weird…why not sniff a real apple a real whatever.
Kinda out there .... the 1st scratch & sniff I witnessed came from a Hustler magazine a friend had in 1977. That being said, wasn't as bad as it sounds as the aroma was her perfume; don't let your mind wander! Wikipedia credits the first commercial one to a children's book in 1971.Oh I know I will get ribbed for this….what the heck is a scratch and sniff…
okay I looked it up….weird…why not sniff a real apple a real whatever.
Thanks! I did see the one by NMRA....didn't know about the 19th....James In case you missed this yesterday. Two train shows coming up in your area.
George
Great Train Extravaganza Returning to Albany, NY December 4th, 2022
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I think you are exactly right!Proof that we can (mostly) get along!