I was fortunate this day to concelebrate mass at Holy Redeemer with guest priest Fr Kirk, a retired Franciscan. This is an amazing congregation and the interaction of the priests and the community within the liturgy is truly special. The pic left is with Fr Kirk and then the empty church from the sanctuary.
Thanksgiving dinner was celebrated with parish friends and was a lavish celebratory affair. Much food and frivolity mixed with a room full of friends with enormous courage and faith. I felt right at home.
The pic right (double click) is why I travel everywhere with my camera. I stole this shot from the boy's fridge postit. Love it, and this is for you because you are reading my Blog. Thank you.
Following Thanksgiving Day is the biggest retail day of shopping in the year for the USA. Incredible. Shops open at around 3-5am with some people camping in car parks to get the first bargains. We began our day at 7am by walking to an electrical shop for the mighty bargain. We failed miserably but I was really taken by walking past a doggy Hotel. Some people have too much money and too few brains...honestly. Next to this 'hotel' and in so many streets here are any number of homeless men and women under plastic sheets sleeping on the streets.
This page is dedicated Nick, Jim and Ian who welcomed me into their home for Thanksgiving dinner. It is also dedicated to the homeless; to those who spent Thanksgiving alone on the streets.
The pic is of Mark, one of our hosts Jim, and Rose. Do not be deceived by the look of Rose. She is whatever age and still lectures at the University of San Francisco. Sharp as a tack is our Rose. Mind you, she does not look too impressed here with Mark's idea of Thanksgiving fun!
Following Thanksgiving Day is the biggest retail day of shopping in the year for the USA. Incredible. Shops open at around 3-5am with some people camping in car parks to get the first bargains. We began our day at 7am by walking to an electrical shop for the mighty bargain. We failed miserably but I was really taken by walking past a doggy Hotel. Some people have too much money and too few brains...honestly. Next to this 'hotel' and in so many streets here are any number of homeless men and women under plastic sheets sleeping on the streets.
This page is dedicated Nick, Jim and Ian who welcomed me into their home for Thanksgiving dinner. It is also dedicated to the homeless; to those who spent Thanksgiving alone on the streets.
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