Category Archives: Church

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Eleanor

No, did not fall off planet.  Just busy, busy, busy, and forgot about my obligation to the word. Silent Auction is this weekend.  Looking good I think.  The range of fear vacillates between : will we have enough items, we … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 19, 2010 by Eleanor

My last vestry meeting tonight.  It really wasn’t that bad.  In a way, I will miss it.  I just don’t know if I am cut out for such work.  I think, though I like to think I am smooth and easy … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 16, 2009 by Eleanor

Am worried that my “sassy number” though shortened in straps, now feels awkward.  It is a little too wide in the bodice.  I mean, it looks OK, I think (party anxiety setting in, so all bets are off) but eventually … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 6, 2009 by Eleanor

I have single handedly destroyed the church.  The “High Dusting” has brought down 30 years of black crap that is currently all over the floor!  Ahhhh!  It better look amazing when this is done, or at least like it used … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 25, 2009 by Eleanor

Today an early meeting with someone doing a security check on a friend. (I’m an excellent character witness…”Convicted?  No never convicted.”) Then a visit with Michael and Mommy and a the formation of a plan to go to a movie.  … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 26, 2009 by Eleanor

At our school, we like to preserve some of our traditions that help give students control of their education.  One of these traditions is arena scheduling.  When you were young you might remember going into the gym and signing up … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 14, 2009 by Eleanor

Easter was most glorious, the Great Vigil especially.  The fire lit successfully, and I did, dirty as it sounds, polish the bishop’s crozier. I almost lost faith, no I did lose faith on Good Friday because I was tired, and … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 9, 2009 by Eleanor

I’ve got about 15 minutes before I need to head back to church, but I thought I’d give a Holy Week Report.  Frankly, everything is going really well.  The crews are great,   and they get a lot done, really fast. We … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 6, 2009 by Eleanor

When I am crew leader, my favorite time is during the lessons and sermon during the 9 o’clock, when things have settled down and I can iron the linens.  I keep the door open and can sort of hear what’s … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 3, 2009 by Eleanor

The penny war was resolved in a most excellent way.  The HILT students (older English as a second language students) who often operate on the fringe of things, quietly organized, and in the last minute of the competition, rolled into … Continue reading →

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