Finally Passed a Budget

For the first time, the PA legislature has voted to extend its 6% sales tax to cultural institutions and entertainment venues.  Why doesn’t that include movie or sporting events? Hmm.

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Knots

Being well-versed in tying knots is a dying art. My favorite conversation ice-breaker is asking a person about their favorite knot.  If they know any, this is very successful since you can find out a great deal about their hobbies and background.  However, it also has a great potential to fail miserably should they not know [...]

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Catholic Decor

Recently, I received a mezuzah as a souvenir from Israel. It made me realize I’m slacking in the catholic home decor department.  My childhood home had a crucifix, which was the only item my Protestant father and Catholic mother could agree upon for being relatively denomination-neutral. I remember Nana and Pop-Pop’s house having a very catholic home:  water fonts, statues, prayer [...]

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Sacred Heart of Jesus

I’m not very familar with this feast day.  I only knew about it growing up because its prayer card was always bundled with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.  Apparently, there are 12 promises accorded those who have devotion to the Sacred Heart as related to us by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque: I will give them [...]

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Cup of Steph

I’m tempted to find this coffee shop in the Santa Fe Arts District just for a portrait.  Unfortunately, I’m a coffee virgin so I’ll have to take a friend who’s willing to drink my order.

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