Prudence

Good morning all....It's Sunday, and the word of the day is prudence. The Dean preached his sermon on that virtue today. It was astounding to me that the whole thinking world seems to be coming around to the basics of what is good and right for us. Simplicity. Prudence. Honesty.

There were lots of laughs today. A fey spirit seemed to have been present in the cold, cold, cold nave of our Cathedral. The Dean in his announcements announced tonight's Evensong, "sung by the Gentlemen (so called) of the Choir."  Hmm. It drew a smile...

Then, at Communion, the Presider launched out early with his "The Lord be with you," as the offering takers were yet struggling up the altar steps with their burden. Then, a hiatus while business was taken care of. The Presider said, "The Lord is always with you," and to my surprise this elicited a roar of laughter from us, the Eight o'Clock Club, out in the pews.

Things ensued tranquilly from then on. I attribute the comedy to the little New Year, an immature sprite who's come to visit and doesn't realize that he is here to wear himself out.

Church is both word and memory. Memory of all those we prayed for, and of all the New Years that have been celebrated in that church.

And at home, I am making bizcochitos from a New Mexico Christmas card recipe. I'll tell you how they came out, tomorrow. YAZZYBEL