Stuff like that.

Church people stuff.

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I ran into a friend on Easter Sunday at the Cathedral. I think I told you I was happy at the Cathedral because it was so big and I could be anonymous there. Wrong. Anyway, this very dear young lady asked if I would do some painting for the presipio (Nativity) this year. I was very happy to say yes, then she mentioned that she would like to see more than a few angels and had visions of a town scape. I still thought I could do it. She gave me her card and I said I would call her. But I forgot to.

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I saw her again on Divine Mercy Sunday - I explained I forgot, but I'd call her the next day. She said she was leaving on vacation that Wednesday, so that would be good. But I forgot again.

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Now I feel guilty. I realized I don't really want to get involved - well I wouldn't mind painting a few things, but I don't know about a whole set. Then I'm scared to get involved with church people again. It's bad enough with Adoration Wednesdays at my parish.

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I can't stand the thought of being obligated to do something - which is why I do not normally do commissions. With the Wednesday thing, I have to be there to repose the Blessed Sacrament. I have to talk with the ladies too. I stopped going to daily Mass there because I have to go down for coffee - I don't like stuff like that. I just want to go to church and pray - I don't want to be on a committee or anything.

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With the Cathedral thing I'm scared of getting involved with church people again - it happened at the Church Goods Store I worked in - all the gossip, the arguments about this or that, the criticism, the holier than thou stuff - "You are so going to hell if you watch 30 Rock!" That kind of stuff. I used to catch hell when people found out I was a big Cheers fan, then Seinfeld, then Friends. People make me crazy. I get enough of that kind of crap just blogging.

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Don't scold - I'll call my friend.

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Kill all the old people.

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I watched 20/20 last night. I would like to duct-tape John Stossel's mouth shut. He had a thing on how Medicare is wasted on the elderly. He interviewed rich old people who live in Florida, who could pay for their own medical needs but take advantage of medicare - which is their right to do. Two geezers - one a billionaire - who have studied the situation claim Medicare is a waste of money. Tell that to urban elderly who can't even afford over the counter medications. Young people who have been so accustomed to being coddled with entitlements said they think it is selfish and unfair of old people to gobble up all the Social Security that they (old people) paid into all of their lives. I'd like to take those little bastards and...

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Anyway, hang onto your walkers - euthanasia is just around the corner.

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Gay bullies - there ought to be a law.

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I got an email asking, "Dear Mr. Know-it-all, why don't you ever write about lesbian issues?" First of all, I don't like lesbians - I hate it when women try to be men - which is what female masturbation is all about, as well as artificial insemination with a turkey baster. (On the other hand, male masturbation is effeminate and indicative of a weak character. Remember how athletes used to abstain from sex? And don't forget, saints are the most manly men ever.) Besides, radical feminism and lesbianism are the same isms - they are one and the same. Just ask Anne Heche and a few other high-profile celebrities who use lesbian chic to their own advantage. (I suppose Joy Behart isn't a lesbian - but rad-feminists just aren't that much different than dikes - IMHO. LOL!)

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Have you ever read Eve Tushnet?

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Speaking about misinterpreting Theology of the Body...

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Did anyone watch Nightline the other night when Christopher West was on? Terrible editing and horrible sound bites - and I don't think much of West for agreeing to it. Yeah - there's money in Theology of the Body stuff. I told you about the novice who was involved with the spiritual director priest who convinced her that Theology of the Body liberated them to have intercourse? Anyway - the story went something like that. Amateurs - all amateurs.

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Jealousy and envy.
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I'll admit it, I was once very envious of my friend Bob because he had more degrees than I did. He graduated with honors from two colleges. He earned his first degree at Lee's Barber College, and later graduated with honors from Minneapolis College of Beauty. Then he married and had two children, runs a successful salon and lives in an upscale suburb. I'm not jealous any more however.
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Jealousy and envy is a bad thing - it starts a lot of fights. I once loved to fight.
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Well, that's about it for today folks. Have a good one.