St. Christopher's Boulder City

Yesterday I was commodiously welcomed by St. Christopher's in Boulder City, the small town featured in Phyllis Baker's, How I Got Cultured. They are a growing congregation -- 62 present in reply to the church bell rung by a charming little girl. There were lots, and I mean <em>lots</em>, of children in the congregation. After the Gospel reading, the younger kids recited the Our Father and most of Pslam 23. The older kids then presented a puppet show from 2nd Kings.<br /><br />At our "pot blessing" lunch -- a priest from bygone days changed pot luck to the more theological pot blessing -- we had a friendly feast followed by a forum. The congregation expressed the need for ministry development support from the diocese, especially a program to train and license lay preachers. They also want more cooperative interaction with other parishes.<br /><br />As we met, 5 of St. Christopher's teenagers were at Galilee for a work camp. Note that St. Chhistopher's is one of the farthest parishes from Galilee in the diocese. But they sent five young people to work there. Despite the distance, St. Christopher's was by far the best represented parish in the diocese at Family Camp last summer. These folks are on board with youth and camp ministries.<br /><br /><br />The good people of our church in Boulder City are an inspiration. I am encouraged by the vitality of their ministry, as they increase their aid to the local poor becasue the number of local poor is on the rise in these hard times. This is a church with a warm heart and an open door.<br /><br />After church, I stopped off to buy an Indian ring to replace one I had lost in Kanuga. Boulder City is the best place I have found in Nevada to buy Indian Jewelry. However, if you are just looking for a stone, the place to go is The Rock Shop in Fallon. I did not have a chance to sample the culinary delights of Boulder City, except for the sumptuous repaste at the Church pot blessing. But from prior visits, I know Boulder City is quite the place for pleasing the palatte. My favorite spot is Mel's Diner.

St. Christopher's Boulder City

Yesterday I was commodiously welcomed by St. Christopher's in Boulder City, the small town featured in Phyllis Baker's, How I Got Cu...

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Day 145

<p>What a nice relaxing/productive Sunday I had!</p> <p>I slept in a bit (felt so good!). And then did a bit of organizing in my closet and took another pile of clothes that are too big out. My closet is getting emptier and emptier! But I do have a few new things to add to it that I purchased while in Florida!</p> <p>DH and I picked up some groceries. We hadn’t done so since before I left for Florida so we were in much need of food! And boy did we stock up on produce!! It always feels so good to have the fridge stocked full of fresh veggies and fruits all peeled & sliced ready to go!</p> <p>After cutting everything up I had to have a big plate of fruit! It consisted of <strong>1 kiwi</strong>, <strong>1 c cantaloupe</strong>, <strong>1/2c cottage cheese</strong>, and an <strong>orange</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. So yummy!!! DH had to go get some fruit after seeing my plate! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7XbSc2lBq-HV9arjnxUWAhnxuZ2duarortVl6lT2KwEuJ7oNBpop_cCC07AhGpsOEg6CveDqqkJ6IxbJEgGkd_b0hnEak1QFzyFszqJ8jNKu3mCD3-k12G-yt3nCtVk16IBpMvPFI1mJ/s1600-h/DSC021974.jpg"><img alt="DSC02197" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbh7jTvmZlvgEKVY9KGopLcZdR2wF-OCyS-KsmceAMQ4DVaaHzz9Uw1ZP2gx7XppLlzlfwckfQvv5dJAM5Xy6E9W8MMsVI5UsLj0KOFyA5M9Wcp7qI1EPy8EUMC2FywBSWpbGa20QNgdZl/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02197" width="400"></a> </p> <p>I snacked on this while catching up blogs and getting my caught up! I just have to say that I love reading all of your blogs, you all have been a significant part of contributing to my success! All the ideas, inspiration, recipes, etc!! So I guess I just wanted to say <strong>THANK YOU</strong>!!</p> <p>I got so much this afternoon…finished putting away my clothes from the Florida trip, washed the bedding, did 3 loads of other laundry, balanced the checkbook, paid bills, cleaned the kitchen, took out the trash & recycle, cut DH’s hair, and cleaned the bathroom! </p> <p>After all that worked I needed an afternoon snack! So I made a <strong>chocolate pb2</strong> and <strong>banana wrap</strong> for <strong>4 points</strong>. These are SO good…more like desert than a healthy snack!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bz0pI8lULEGNQZLwc_yLCdquioPTiN-kclIWFvRqwgULJVhWa5OqOUzcjawGDa8lhd08vH8gNNVsJXN3tKZnKYT6PE33jX-3-MFKPDMVAY9DeCwWhSZvwQonprh2xpU7YSNi8R26Czfk/s1600-h/DSC02198%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02198" border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxp9YiIyBjGp6IGv5qxSU62tot0AxtD6OdZPTW20FlGRTekj58HPDl2tDLU4Ukb9tybfnxZ1aNz1rUmbQ39w8YOdHCJCjLpL4i-WvB6e7dEHKom6g_qbPuajkEd2QQwwgyFl9S7yTB60IV/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02198" width="400"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>DH said that he needed to make cookies for his employees so together we quickly whipped up a batch of the classic favorite chocolate chip cookies. I couldn’t keep my tongue from a sample though….I think I ate about two-three spoonfuls of cookie dough and two warm cookies……points = NO IDEA!!! I am guessing 4 points per cookie so….maybe like 12-16 points!! Ouch!</p> <p>We had a late supper. I would much rather prefer eating before 7pm…but all those household chores kinda took over and I didn’t realize what time it was! We didn’t eat supper until 8:30pm!! <font color="#000000">It was quick and yummy….I had a <strong>chicken salad sandwich</strong> with <strong>cheese</strong> and <strong>cauliflower and broccoli</strong> with <strong>cheese</strong> for <strong>7 points</strong>.</font><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMUvpLbRoJjCzHRe1R4PHrTIreTCNkPv3cchIquxo-Gna34KCQy-enjcVRX0r7u4JgP7ey1PdwgRJ_JfNIOAFOJNhU8F8yOP2DQhUXpWo1cJmkmoi6OW4fnYxJ_oSaATlWpbdiL8Aid_F/s1600-h/DSC02199%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC02199" border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAaUxRqzy21u4J1NGh0q1a7cA0gDwm1ApE27oX6mJzpP51uATS_CNi3iBkcPGuMSkO00ViLiCbKjCdbinO_cE8jjE4WlsbhxpHawcRLgJwucvShiWff1Zafy8icUzlS0IfAzRMgnyyN-q3/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02199" width="400"></a></p> <p><strong>SUNDAY’S STATS</strong></p> <p>POINTS = 32+</p> <p>WATER = 72 oz</p> <p>EXERCISE = none….unless I can count my housework!</p> <p>Well blogger friends…..it is now Monday morning I need to get going to the gym to burn off all those cookies I ate last night! I don’t want to have a gain this week! I don’t understand why I can do so well on vacation and then I get home and it all goes to pot! Uuuuurrrrrrgggghhhh!!! Sorry for that rant….I’m done!</p>

Day 145

What a nice relaxing/productive Sunday I had! I slept in a bit (felt so good!). And then did a bit of organizing in my closet and took anot...

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