Anniversary, OBX & a Ship

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On Sunday, Bishop Barry C. Knestout, D.D., said Mass at our Church of the Epiphany 40th Anniversary. Afterward we enjoyed sharing food and drink with our Church families at our annual picnic. The Mass and the picnic were well attended.

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The Dare County, North Carolina officials opened access to Duck and some other towns at 4PM Sunday afternoon. We arrived around 9PM and avoided all the traffic. Our rental house is fine and we are enjoying the nice weather.

There are still many who are trying to rebuild from Dorian, so please keep all of them in your prayers.

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Deviantart

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“Thousands of people attended a ceremony at the Ground Zero memorial site in lower Manhattan to mark the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The ceremony began just before 9 a.m., with moments of silence and the ringing of bells to mark when planes hit the World Trade Center and when the twin towers fell. The attacks at the Pentagon and near Shanksville, Pa. were also observed during the ceremony.

As with previous anniversaries at the 9/11 Memorial, the names of the nearly 3,000 victims killed in the attacks were read by family and friends.”

These people are in my daily prayers.

For John Vigiano, for the souls of his sons Joseph & John Jr. For his family. 

(“John Vigiano, a former Marine and retired FDNY Captain has accomplished many things in his life, including the winning battle he waged with throat cancer in the 1980s. But his two greatest life accomplishments were his sons, NYPD Detective Joseph Vigiano and FDNY fireman John Vigiano II. John’s sons were taken from him on the morning of September 11 and the pain that his family and his sons’ families have endured has tested their strength.” 9-11-2001)

For the soul of “Father Mychal Judge, OFM, served as a chaplain to the New York City Fire Department. 

(After administering the sacrament of the sick to a fire fighter, Father Mychal was hit by debris and killed. He is the first officially recorded fatality following the attack.” 9-11-2001)

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A Bottle So Noteworthy 

“Walking along the sandy seashore

late on summers evening so cool

such peaceful scene everything so still

what a tranquil setting such a pull

For a number of hours there I was

spending these moments step by step

then out of the blue floating on top

so very clear looking so very in debt

But this looked elusive indeed

out of hands grasp it seems

then with quickness seemingly came

over these succulent soft streams

Eventually, my fingers found its touch

there deep inside a little note

took it out seeing only three words

its passion loose having no coat

A bottle so noteworthy

with no details what to do

mere words but so powerful

simply short saying I love you!”

Gordon McConnell

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Thought I would share a "Crusader ship" that was built over at Paul's Bods. He has completed a few ships, but I like this one. He does a great job in building these kits and fortunately provides details of each build. This particular ship is the "Hanse Kogge."

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This song is dedicated to an old friend who was an avid fan of Bob Dylan.

Bob Dylan - “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right.”

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Go over to "This Ain't the Lyceum," where Kelly is hosting more takes.