Time flies.
It is the second Sunday of Advent and before you know it, Christmas is here.
I again chanced upon our good friend Fr. Aly as the mass presider this morning. What a lovely and great homily. You know that kind of reflection that would make you think about life, smile and laugh a little in between. For so many years, I’ve missed this kind of reflection on the gospel.
December 8 happens on a Sunday and the Immaculate Conception is supposed to be celebrated today but during the Advent Season and Lent, church’s feasts are usually celebrated the following day when they fall on a Sunday. Sunday celebration of the Holy Mass always takes precedence over other feasts.
I spent a little time in the garden this afternoon, a relaxing way to pass Sunday while listening to my favorite radio station. Weeding and sweeping the yard is something I like better than trimming our carabao grass. It is easier on the hands and my back. Just getting ready for the holidays.
I started reading Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer today. An engrossing read but I understand this is a series so I have to look for book 2 when I’m done with it. It begins with the epic tale of Harry Clifton’s life in the 1920’s. It covers the ravages of the Great War to the outbreak of the Send World War. This has been on my wish list for quite sometime. I love stories with historical plots. Oh my, looking at my Goodreads’ library, I’ve already read book three to book five years ago but I have forgotten the stories. Those books are still on my shelf though. I guess I have to reread them again sometime.
I’ve just noticed that I’ve been blogging every day since the start of December. I really hope I could make it through the end of the year. It’s like another challenge for me 🙂
I will never read anything by Archer. He was right-wing a politician here for a long time, and a very unpleasant man indeed. He was sent to prison for perjury and that finished his political career.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sorry to hear about that Pete. He writes well though. 😕
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He sells a lot of books, Arlene. I just can’t stand him. It would be like me reading a book written by Duterte. 🙂
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Oh the dutz, we call him buang here, bobo to the max. In short, he has no brain.BTW, Archer has nice reviews on Goodreads.
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Perhaps they are unaware of his awful history?
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If you mean the former, his followers are all blind, he is clearly following the footsteps of Marcos. The latter’s readers may not be aware of his history like I am. Perhaps he has a good plublicist?
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The day will soon be here.
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Enjoy your weekend Derrick ✌
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yes, time flies, Arlene. looking forward to spending Christmas in cali with our daughter 🙂
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Have a blessed and joyful Christmas Wilma 🌲🎄🎉
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I think it is funny that I can forget I have already read a book before until I am well into it again. Glad to know I am not the only person who forgets what she has read.
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Haha, same here Elizabeth. But I always remember those lovely books I’ve read before. Some are just not significant for a second read 📚🔖📋
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It’s mediocre mysteries that I remember half way through.
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I’m done with Allen Eskens’ The Life We Bury. Just love the writing style. Thanks for your recommendation 📚💕🥰
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I am so glad. His others are good too.
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🌷🥰🌺
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