Awake: 6:05am Temp 59 sleep 6+31 overcast overnight @ Nicktown.
K & I exercise for (50) min & then join the KK for (45) min. Afterward, we attend the children’s Mass with Father Job. As I mentioned a few times before, Father is very good with the school children & especially good with detailing his homilies. Today was a little different; Father spoke longer than usual, asking questions of the K thru 3rd grade children. He asked if the children read the Bible in school. Sr. Lee proudly suggested that Fr. ask the 2nd graders. And so he did. The unexpected reply was, “NO!” Sr. Lee exasperatedly threw up her hands. Of course, the adults present chuckled. After communion, Father, who loves to read & talk about the saints, decided he would take the opportunity to talk with the children some more, telling them about saints & asking more questions. Various youngsters raised their hands, stood up, & gave answers. At one point, a kindergartener raised his hand; Father immediately walked over to that side of the church & waited for the young boy’s inquiry: He asked: “When is church over?” I have never witnessed such an outbreak of laughter in church in all my life. Even Father broke up in laughter then said: “Right now!” He went back up on the altar, gave the final blessing & dismissal pronto.
After breakfast, I got out the telescoping ladder & started waxing the chrome on our European mirrors; a short (10) min later, drizzle & then rain; so much for that idea.
K & I motor to Barnesboro to return her books & magazines; then continue motoring to the town of Cresson to meet up with my sister Corinne for dinner. We have some nice, casual chats before, during & after dinner. K & I shared a roast beef dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy & a mixed salad. Our little rendezvous with Corinne was delightful; we plan our next rendezvous for over the Christmas holidays.
En route to Nicktown, Nick calls us while walking home from work. A lot of political talk mixed in with the stock market & home mortgages; too esoteric to describe briefly.
K & I watch the 3rd & final debate between Obama & McCain. Nick calls after the debate & we discuss the debate in more detail. No movie tonight.
Lights out: 12:06am
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