Thursday, February 27, 2003
Church time. My secretary remarked, "eventually, Fr. Gawain, you do get things done." The Bunn coffee pot has been replaced.
Lily's other eye is deteriorating.
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Lily's other eye is deteriorating.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2003
Sunday School meeting today.
The boilermen have been working here since the morning. They replaced the condensation pump. They mentioned it needed to be fixed a while ago. I don't know why they didn't do it then.
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The boilermen have been working here since the morning. They replaced the condensation pump. They mentioned it needed to be fixed a while ago. I don't know why they didn't do it then.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2003
yesterday there was a leak in the heating unit in the Nursery School;
the boiler room was leaking;
the bathrooms were plugged up.
It was icy, so Patricia and I salted the grounds.
The painting group came.
Today, the heating units in Garmey Hall have not been working.
So the HIspanic group moved to the library. The ECW graciously moved their meeting into the office, so I can easily eavesdrop on them.
Today Rotary. Sending out letters to the confirmation class, which will begin on March 8th at 11:00AM.
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the boiler room was leaking;
the bathrooms were plugged up.
It was icy, so Patricia and I salted the grounds.
The painting group came.
Today, the heating units in Garmey Hall have not been working.
So the HIspanic group moved to the library. The ECW graciously moved their meeting into the office, so I can easily eavesdrop on them.
Today Rotary. Sending out letters to the confirmation class, which will begin on March 8th at 11:00AM.
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Saturday, February 22, 2003
Picked up chairs at Costco today with Russ. We decided to get some chairs that were a bit more utilitarian. It might have been different if someone with taste was with us. The chairs we bought were contoured nicely and had higher backs than the ones we have. They'll last a lot longer and are easily washeable.
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Friday, February 21, 2003
Terry fixed the nursery gate. I removed the tile I think that looked dangerous yesterday, but it will be a couple weeks before we replace it. If there is someone who has replaced tiles in their house, I don't mind using a church volunteer.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has now been made into a teddybear.
Here's a Guardian article about it.
Paul Krugman always has something interesting to say
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The Archbishop of Canterbury has now been made into a teddybear.
Here's a Guardian article about it.
Paul Krugman always has something interesting to say
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Thursday, February 20, 2003
Interfaith Vigil Friday February 28th, 2003 at St. Bernard's Church.
I admit, "world peace" is a bit vague. I prefer, of course, to be more specific, like "no more buildup of war."
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I admit, "world peace" is a bit vague. I prefer, of course, to be more specific, like "no more buildup of war."
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Laurie Flynn's daughter stopped by to ask about getting married on the 28th of June. I won't be here. Gave them my brochure.
A very extroverted Italian asked if he could use the place to give cooking lessons.
Neil stopped by.
Meditating on my sermon.
Terry, a handiman, will stop by to fix a couple things at 4:00.
Looks like there is a leak in the boiler room. have to call the plumber.
The Archbishop Dr. Rowan Williams and Cardinal O'Connor Speak
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A very extroverted Italian asked if he could use the place to give cooking lessons.
Neil stopped by.
Meditating on my sermon.
Terry, a handiman, will stop by to fix a couple things at 4:00.
Looks like there is a leak in the boiler room. have to call the plumber.
The Archbishop Dr. Rowan Williams and Cardinal O'Connor Speak
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There is a tile that needs fixing in the back of the church. Derrick is not a trained tile fixer, so I'm tempted to try gluing it in myself.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2003
The secret to making a good scone is to work the dough quickly and lightly, and to immediately bake it in a preheated oven. Speed is of the essence to prevent toughening of the dough; it is also important when using homemade single-acting baking powder for leavener, as this recipe does, since you want the powder to do its work in the oven, not before baking. The whole process shouldn't take more than twenty minutes, from mixing the ingredients together to pulling the finished scones out of the oven.
For good measure: Have the dough as wet as you can handle, and, when using a scone or biscuit cutter, don't wiggle it -- just place it on the dough and push straight down.
MASTER RECIPE FOR SWEET-MILK SCONES
Makes 8 or 9 scones
Work the dough quickly, don’t overmix, and put the dough rounds into the heated oven as soon as possible. The process — from mixing to pulling the finished scones out of the oven —shouldn’t take more than twenty minutes. Scones are best served warm and fresh, split open, and topped with thick homemade strawberry or raspberry jam and clotted cream (or crème fraîche, mascarpone, or whipped cream). This recipe can be doubled.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1–2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup whole milk
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Sift first 4 (or 5) ingredients into large bowl, or measure into workbowl of a food processor fitted with steel blade; pulse until blended. With a pastry blender, 2 knives, or steel blade of a food processor, cut or process butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal with a few slightly larger butter lumps.
3. If making by hand, make a well in the center and pour in milk. Working quickly, blend ingredients together with a rubber spatula into a soft, slightly wet dough. If using a food processor, pour milk though feed tube; pulse until dough just starts to gather into a rough ball (do not overprocess or scones will be tough). Turn dough onto a well-floured work surface.
4. Quickly roll dough to 1/2 inch thick. Use a lightly greased and floured 3-inch biscuit cutter to stamp dough with one decisive punch, cutting close together to generate as few scraps as possible. Dip cutter into flour as often as necessary to keep dough from sticking. Push scraps of dough together so that edges join; firmly pinch edges with fingertips to make a partial seal. Pat this remaining dough to 1/2 inch thick; continue to cut 3-inch rounds. Place dough rounds 1 1/2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake until scones are lightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately.
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For good measure: Have the dough as wet as you can handle, and, when using a scone or biscuit cutter, don't wiggle it -- just place it on the dough and push straight down.
MASTER RECIPE FOR SWEET-MILK SCONES
Makes 8 or 9 scones
Work the dough quickly, don’t overmix, and put the dough rounds into the heated oven as soon as possible. The process — from mixing to pulling the finished scones out of the oven —shouldn’t take more than twenty minutes. Scones are best served warm and fresh, split open, and topped with thick homemade strawberry or raspberry jam and clotted cream (or crème fraîche, mascarpone, or whipped cream). This recipe can be doubled.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1–2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup whole milk
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Sift first 4 (or 5) ingredients into large bowl, or measure into workbowl of a food processor fitted with steel blade; pulse until blended. With a pastry blender, 2 knives, or steel blade of a food processor, cut or process butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal with a few slightly larger butter lumps.
3. If making by hand, make a well in the center and pour in milk. Working quickly, blend ingredients together with a rubber spatula into a soft, slightly wet dough. If using a food processor, pour milk though feed tube; pulse until dough just starts to gather into a rough ball (do not overprocess or scones will be tough). Turn dough onto a well-floured work surface.
4. Quickly roll dough to 1/2 inch thick. Use a lightly greased and floured 3-inch biscuit cutter to stamp dough with one decisive punch, cutting close together to generate as few scraps as possible. Dip cutter into flour as often as necessary to keep dough from sticking. Push scraps of dough together so that edges join; firmly pinch edges with fingertips to make a partial seal. Pat this remaining dough to 1/2 inch thick; continue to cut 3-inch rounds. Place dough rounds 1 1/2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake until scones are lightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2003
Jimmy Russell ploughed the church, rectory and neighboring houses today last night.
Tried to make preparations for Sunday and organize my desk.
Couldn't get out of my driveway earlier. Neil lent me a shovel.
Writing the newsletter; reading the New Yorker and Journal of Religion. It's 6:30 now, time to head out. I'll be in early tomorrow, recreating my job.
time goes so fast.
I think I should construct a site for anonymous confessions.
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Tried to make preparations for Sunday and organize my desk.
Couldn't get out of my driveway earlier. Neil lent me a shovel.
Writing the newsletter; reading the New Yorker and Journal of Religion. It's 6:30 now, time to head out. I'll be in early tomorrow, recreating my job.
time goes so fast.
I think I should construct a site for anonymous confessions.
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Thursday, February 13, 2003
Bush is now confronting the religious opposition to the war. Fleischer remarks, "the decisions the president makes about war and peace are based on the presidents judgments as a secular leader." As they should be.
He should not mask them as being Christian.
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He should not mask them as being Christian.
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back from England. Looks like a latch needs to be fixed. Counselled someone; went through mail.
Looks like a deposit into the discretionery account didn't go through.
Got my new Journal of Religion today. Excellent articles this season.
The Wall St. Journal remarks "Food might be an exception to the rule that making something cheaper makes us better off: technology that is making food so much more convenient means we are eating too much for our own good..."
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Looks like a deposit into the discretionery account didn't go through.
Got my new Journal of Religion today. Excellent articles this season.
The Wall St. Journal remarks "Food might be an exception to the rule that making something cheaper makes us better off: technology that is making food so much more convenient means we are eating too much for our own good..."
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