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Wood carving defines couple’s love for sisters
...then, he’s carved numerous pieces, including busts of Native Americans, an osprey, a golden eagle and a dragon, among others. Dick has also carved a crucifix, which he calls the “most important and best piece I ever did.” He has won many awards that further recognize his skill as a woodcarver. During one visit to the Woods, Kathryn noticed that information explaining Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto was not very sturdily made to stand up to all kinds of weather...
Sister Agnes (Mary Thomas) Farrell
...gift for telling stories. Through the goodness of a community friend many happy days were spent each year camping in the Tahoe National Forest. The sister campers piled in an old Army jeep and traveled over hill and dale in all kinds of weather. Sister Agnes was the chef and chief procurer of supplies — a great hostess, whether camping or at home,” continued Sister Alexa. “When Sister Agnes retired as chaplain, she decided it was time for an adventure....
Advent 2011
Recently, I was visiting my sister who lives on the ground floor of an apartment building. The weather being mild, I had the bedroom window open quite a few inches. Every morning, my wakeup call was the cheerful sound of young children’s voices. These young ones would be jabbering to their parents as they left the building then greeting their pals as they met up with them on the way to the school bus stop. On my fourth morning, I...
The Other Five: A brief look at the lives of the sisters who came from France in 1840 with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...neighbors, she learned the qualities of herbs. She was known for riding a white horse and “braving the perils of bad roads and inclement weather” on her visits with settlers. She served as Saint Mother Theodore’s caregiver during the foundress’s many illnesses. On Jan. 3, 1893, she fell ill with pneumonia and died on Jan. 22. Sister St. Liguori Tiercin (Louise Tiercin): She was the youngest of the sisters to accompany Saint Mother Theodore to the United States. She was...
Election and inauguration reflections
...for the Foundation; Obama was a member of Wright’s church for 20 years. As with Wright, Obama denied his close relationship with William Ayers, the former Weatherman terrorist who bombed the U. S. Capitol, the Pentagon, and other American targets. Ayres was more than a neighbor; he helped Obama plan his presidential campaign. In November 2006, Ayres touted that there would be no better frontline for the Left’s revolution than the world’s classrooms. Will Ayres’ view on education influence the...
Sister Barbara Doherty
...old, they also knew that I was in my wits and I had very fine credentials. They finally came upon a university in Fuzhou. They were ready to hire me. They had prepared an apartment for me. They sent me information about what I had to do,” Sister Barbara said. “I had all the physical examinations I needed. I had all the shots. I was all ready. I was thinking about the weather and what did I need to have...
Sister Denise Wilkinson
...find different ways to do it. I say, hey, give it a try. Come see us anyway.” Favorites food: brie cheese plant: zinnias, cosmos, marigolds really any to cut and bring inside book: anything written by P. D. James movie: African Queen tv show: I’m famous for not watching TV vacation spot: near water: stream, lake or ocean recreation: gardening, movies animal: Giraffe; all that neck and no voice sport: I’m a very fair weather fan; only care at playoff...
Structure of the Church of the Immaculate Conception
...It was built of Indiana limestone. What is Indiana limestone, you ask? Indiana limestone is a type of rock obtained in Indiana. It is known to be the highest quality of limestone in the United States. Limestone is used to build many structures because it can be found easily and it is basically easy to carve. It is also long lasting and stands up well under the effects of harsh weather conditions. Since the Church of the Immaculate Conception is...
Alpaca shearing workshop April 30
...techniques. This will be a hands-on event, so be sure to dress appropriately for the job and weather. Shearer: Tracy Wilson, White Violet Farm Alpacas manager Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $50. Lunch is included. Please register before April 20 by contacting Robyn Morton at 812-535-2932 or wvc@spsmw.org. (No refunds will be given after April 15.) Candace vacuums the fiber before it is sheared. White Violet Farm Alpacas is located at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, five miles northwest of downtown...
Grace
...trees. I watched the snow fall one morning and wondered what her vantage point had been when she wrote, during the last winter before her death: “The weather is a little milder, and yet a thick mist has frozen on the trees, which are all white as snow this morning and give our Forest an air of purity and innocence which it is a pleasure to see. What will Heaven be like if our earth is sometimes so beautiful!” Whether...
Sister Mary Montgomery
...to be of help, enjoys people and solitude, likes to work hard and have fun. Q. What role does prayer have in your life? A. Prayer has a central place in my life. I describe it in so many different ways. It is foundational. I love to pray in nature. I love the outdoors in early mornings. I like to go for a walk. If weather isn’t good, I can walk indoors. I consider it a prayer walk. I enjoy...
Woodland Inn turns 120
...hot weather. The main entrance has Tuscan Order columns and a large pediment with carved ornamentation. A strip of ornamental stone work appears on the facade of the tower below the fourth floor. Two more entrances face south, one of them seems of much later vintage and much less well constructed than the rest of the building. The front gable has triple rounded windows and is surrounded by a decorative balustrade. Decorative iron work makes a crest on the northwest...