Sunday, March 30, 2008

Easter 08

This is the first year that I've been in Texas for Easter. I had heard of the San Fernando Passion play from one of my professors and I was excited to see it for myself. See my post on "Passing On The Passion" for pictures and thoughts (coming soon...er or later).

Being with my family and sitting in the sun gave me a much needed break from my rainy days in the library. I loved spending time with Melissa and Daniel even though the time was brief. I so appreciate being able to go from "hello to deep" in 2.5 seconds.
Zoe and I had some quality big sister time. I explained to her that when the baby cries that he or she is hungry or has a wet diaper. Either that or they are trying to blame you for something that you didn't do. I told her that whatever the case the appropriate action is to run and hide.

We also had a great time walking like giaraffs, doggies, hoursies and flying like birdies. We played the harmonica and read books. Ah the imagination is such a wonderful place. I hope to visit there often.
















Two of the coolest things about this trip were watching Zoe eat her first (and second) chocolate.
And watching her run for the first time (my first not hers). We would run and giggle at the joy of "racing".

Friday, March 28, 2008

Party

Here are directions to my retirement party. No, wait, graduation party... wishful thinking. The correct address is 34 Blueberry Lane, Wexford PA 15090. I recommend Google Maps.

From Bethel Park & Other Places South
Take 79 North to
Turn RIGHT onto 910 (Orange Belt)
Get into the left lane as you see Eat-N-Park
At the 2nd Light turn LEFT onto Mingo Road
Stay on Mingo for about 1/2 mile
Turn RIGHT on Neely School Road (frist right)
Stay on Neely School for about 1.5 miles
Turn RIGHT onto Huckleberry Lane at Blueberry Hill entrance
Take the first LEFT onto Strawberry Lane
Take the first RIGHT onto Blueberry Lane
Follow to end
The Barn is in the cul-de-sac

From Penn Hills, Plum & Other P's
Take the Turnpike to Cranberry (Exit 28)
Follow signs for Route 19 South
Stay on 19 South for about 2 miles
Turn RIGHt on Shenot Road
Stay on Shenot for about 1 mile
Turn RIGHT on Wexford Run Road
Turn LEFT on Strawberry Lane
Make the first LEFT onto Blueberry Lane
Follow to end
The Barn is in the cul-de-sac


Allison Park & North Hills
Take 19 North to 910 West
Stay on 910 about 1.5 miles
Turn RIGHT on Wexford Run Road
Stay on Wexford Run for about 2 miles
Turn LEFT on Strawberry Lane
Make the first LEFT onto Blueberry Lane
Follow to endThe Barn is in the cul-de-sac


(There are lots of ways to get there from here, check Google Maps or call me for more details)

From Shaler 'nat
But down the pierogi
Your best bet is to take 279 North to 79 North
and follow the directions for the yinzers from Bethel.

From San Antonio
Get in the car
go to airport
get on the plane
We'll pick you up and take it from there.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Masters List Update: March 28

Since I have something to cross off the list, and since some of my due dates (not to be confused with my sister's due date) have changed, here's an update:

Class 1 - TOB
>6 journal entries - done! (just need to proof them)
>one 12 page research paper - topic: Part 1: The Adequate Anthropology of the TOB. Part 2: I have to figure that out this weekend
Class 2 - TOB Independant Study
>one 12 page research paper comparing and relating the writtings of St. Teresa of Avila to John Paul II's writing on the Theology of the Body
All of the TOB work must be in the mail to my prof by April 14th so that he can grade it and get my credits in to transfer by April 25.

Class 3 - Catechesis of Adults - Duquesne
1. Take home essay 1 (6 pages) - DONE! (completely)
2. Take home essay 2 (6 pages)
- DONE! (completely)
3. Adult Faith Formation Learning Project (due April 8)
a. attend 4 adult faith formation session- DONE!
b. create 4 journals
c. 8 page paper
4. Resource Review (2-3 pages) (due April 22)

Ok I better get to work. Now you know why you haven't seen me in a while.