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FAT TUESDAY, March 8, 2011, 12:39pm

FAT TUESDAY, March 8, 2011, 12:39pm

         I am enjoying all Alabama has to offer (in an isolated sort of way) because I may not pass this way again.  Today is FAT TUESDAY.  "Mardi" means "Tuesday" and "Gras" means "fat" --- and there you have it.

         Slept in until 9am this morning.  I've had the windows and my back door open since I woke up.  The fresh air is breezy, invigorating.  I've spent some time on the computer this morning... trying to make myself better.  You can never overcome something without facing it head-on; and that is exactly what I am doing.

         The maintenance guy was here yesterday because since my backup, drainage problems, there is a bothersome smell in my apartment that needs to go away.  He did some things yesterday, but it is still here.  Sent another e-mail to the management so they can get it fixed.

THE SERENITY PRAYER

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.

--Reinhold Niebuhr

In loving memory of
Fr Bertram Griffin -- 1932-2000
Requiescat in Pace

Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6