TBT Reprints from CJ's Whine and Cheeze

 In 2003, Ma had a stroke. Dad was her full time caregiver until he he had a car accident that totaled the car. So in 2006, I became their chauffeur among other jobs.

At the time, to deal with the stress of running two households and working, I kept a blog entitled CJ's Whine and Cheeze. Egged on by some friends who enjoyed the first read through, you'll see your part when it comes by.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Me Iuva, Domine

Me iuva, Domine. Help me, Lord. Dad’s phone bill arrived. My fingers trembled and beads of sweat dotted my forehead as I ran my finger under the flap. I wished the kid was here to recreate his role. I even have the cape he wore as a chasuble. No nevermind. I could play both parts. I took a deep breath and began the chant. The words of the prayer and responsorial familiar in the old language.

Kyrie, eléison

Christe, eléison.

Christe, audi nos.

Christe, exáudi nos

Pater de cælis, Deus

Miserére nobis

Sancta María, Regina perpetua clueless

Ora pro nobis

Sancta María, Mártyre solus ipse

Sancte Michael

Ora pro nobis.

Sancte Gabriel

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Raphael

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Concordia, materfamilias

Ora pro nobis

Omnes sancti Angeli et Archangeli

Orate pro nobis

Sancte Josephe, vox nihili

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Josephe, illigitimi imbecillus

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Petre

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Paule

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Andrea

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Jacobe

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Joánnes

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Thoma

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Jacobe

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Philippe

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Bartholomæe

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Matthæe

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Simon

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Thaddæe

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Matthia

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Barnaba

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Luca

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Marce

Ora pro nobis

Omnes sancti Apóstoli et Evangelistæ.

Orate pro nobis

Sancte Sebastiane (because the nuns wouldn’t let me take his name at Confirmation)

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Fratur, nizeboymutasomonabaitch

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Antoni

Ora pro nobis

Sancte Dominice

Ora pro nobis

Propitius esto

Parce nobis, Dómine

Ab omni malo Jamaica

Líbera nos, Dómine

Dómine, exáudi oratiónem meam

Et clamor meus ad te véniat

Dóminus vobíscum.

Et cum spíritu tuo. (The Pope’s telephone number Et cum spriti 2-2-oh )

Exáudiat nos omnípotens et miséricors Dóminus

Amen

Carefully I pulled the bill from the envelope and scanned the International Calls.

Goose eggs.

Deo Gratias!

Doodling for Stress Reduction

 

On Mondays via Zoom, I participate in a class where we spend a half an hour doodling our stress away. 

The suggestion for the class was to draw an umbrella, divide the umbrella into panels, and doodle in each panel. Then to draw some raindrops and doodle in them.

We are always free to interpret the instructions as we wish. I think I was channeling Robin's Robin Jr. 

T Stands for First Lobster Roll of the Season

 

Himself read that someone on the town Facebook page was asking where to get to the best lobster roll. There were quite a few suggestions, but JP's Pub in Westboro (of if you're fancy, Westborough) came up.

We were going to be in Westboro at an appointment so decided to go a little early and stop for lunch. It wasn't the best day to have lobster. It was cloudy and chilly, but we had our minds set for lobster roll.

JP's is a little hole in the wall located in the Ocean Stat Job Lots plaza. The place was cozy, decorated with sports memorabilia and a popular spot for weebles (old people). We fit right in.

The restaurant  had an extensive menu and the lobster roll was a daily special. It came with a choice of Cole slaw or French fries (crisps). I had the fries.

This lobster roll was lobster salad. Lobster meat mixed with celery and mayonnaise. I usually prefer my lobster roll with lobster and a side of drawn butter. Lobster salad is usually more celery and mayonnaise mixed with a little, shredded lobster.

JP's lobster roll was the opposite. There were generous chunks of lobster and not too much mayonnaise. (I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise) It was all packed into a New England hot dog roll. (The opening is on the top instead of the side)

The restaurant didn't have an Arnold Palmer (half lemonade and half iced tea), but the waitress said she could make it for me. 

The only down-side was the restaurant only took cash. There was nothing about cash only on the website or the door of the restaurant so you didn't find out you needed cash until the bill came and the waitress said we don't take debit or credit cards. There was an ATM at the back of the restaurant so we were able to get cash. The ATM fee was $1.00 so not too bad. 

Other than not knowing about cash only, it was a very nice lunch.

Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog to find out what the rest of the T Stands For gang is up to. If you want to play, include in your Tuesday post a beverage or container for a beverage. Don't forget to link your blog to Bleubeard and Elizabeth's page.

Monet and Me

 

were surprised when Miro decided to show off the date panel for the baby gift.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

 

Alpine Bells and a Wish caught in the avalanche

Iris

How does your garden grow?

Happy, Little, Time Wasters

 

For Robin

Yo Yo Ma and the Honkers

The Friday Five Good Things

 Five good things that happened this week.

1. You know it's a going to be a good day when the kitties don't hurl in the nightstand drawer.

2. I finished the baby gift and submitted it to the All staff, faculty, and docent art show.

3. A chilly, rainy day Chicken and Dumplings hit the spot.

4. Himself brought most of the groceries in so I wouldn't get drenched by the rain.

5. I picked up some bite size brownies to take to Teague for the weekly visit. They were soooo gooood

How was your week?