Monthly Archives: December 2006

Beautiful Words

Posted on December 29, 2006 by katiekind

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve

Posted on December 28, 2006 by katiekind

After flying in to New York City, taking a taxi to C25’s apartment, having dinner at Frank’s, regrouping at the apartment, going out for a Guinness at the 11th Street bar where Irish musicians often gather (but not on Christmas … Continue reading →

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White Elephant Christmas Party

Posted on December 22, 2006 by katiekind

Our church’s white elephant gift exchange party is good for what ails you, if it’s true that laughter is a cure-all. But our white elephant gift exchange party has been one-upped in zaniness, according to this account by Gordon Atkinson, … Continue reading →

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Un Flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle

Posted on December 20, 2006 by katiekind

Listening to the wonderful stream from the classical Christmas station I linked to earlier is bringing back my memories of loving these Christmas songs and hymns as a child. I don’t know if they sing these in school now, or … Continue reading →

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Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground

Posted on December 20, 2006 by katiekind

Chris and the boys are sounding mighty fine. http://blueroom.att.com/inc_mediaplayer/player.php?id=2323#vtop

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My week

Posted on December 16, 2006 by katiekind

In a few minutes I leave to go and babysit Elisa. This week I took Olene shopping, made chicken salad for Sarah whose dad died, took D16 and M to Eragon, decorated the house, watched House with Dan, chatted with … Continue reading →

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The Music of Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2006 by katiekind

Classical Christmas music, streaming on the internet for your enjoyment. Maybe listening to this will inspire me to get into step with the Christmas season. We lit the first candle of Advent last Monday night. I like Advent a lot. … Continue reading →

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Red Sky at Night

Posted on December 7, 2006 by katiekind

Scott came to the door last night and rushed us all (me, D16 and his girlfriend) out into the cold to see the sunset. The view from the porch is blocked by the houses across the street so as the … Continue reading →

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Sugar Hill Records: A Retrospective

Posted on December 5, 2006 by katiekind

Yesterday the maillady brought a treasure: Barry Poss, founder of Sugar Hill Records, sent us the 4 CD (plus DVD) collection he recently produced: Sugar Hill Records: A Retrospective First of all, I have such fond memories of working with … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 4, 2006 by katiekind

Scott’s been kept hopping all weekend long down at the university because so many recitals were scheduled this weekend. I was fortunate to go to two today:  one was the recital of a local violin teacher’s students.  D16’s girlfriend played … Continue reading →

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An Interview of N. T. Wright on Evil, Justice and Christian Living

Posted on December 1, 2006 by katiekind

Issues, Etc radio host Todd Wilkin recently interviewed N. T. Wright, who is a prolific author of both popular bible study guides and devotional books and scholarly books on the rise of Christianity out of first century Judaism. He’s an … Continue reading →

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