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At the Evening Prayer for Bishop-Elect Hartmayer

2011-10-17T18:53:00.000-04:00

August 28, 2011

2011-08-25T15:33:00.001-04:00

Ironman Louisville is on!

Chinchilla Dusting

2011-06-21T09:19:00.000-04:00

I guess this is how these critters get cleaned up. Too cute!

Attack of the cute dog!

2011-06-04T19:39:00.000-04:00

Help!!!

Confirmation Class

2011-06-04T09:48:00.000-04:00

St. Anthony's & Most Blessed Sacrament's Confirmation class 2011!

Sundown at Cape Cod

2011-05-20T18:39:00.000-04:00

JFK museum.

2011-05-17T16:55:00.000-04:00

Some

2011-05-09T14:10:00.000-04:00

Just some of the books I have had checked out from the library. These just returned.

Last class at BC

2011-05-04T13:45:00.001-04:00

Done with classes! Two test and two papers and I am done. Graduation on 23rd then move back to ATL on 24th!!!

Not sure what you call this, but...

2011-04-27T23:15:00.000-04:00

it is really cool. Enjoy!

Athlete Alert

2011-04-18T16:36:00.001-04:00

EventInformation:

Event:

2011 Boston Marathon

Runner:

Victor Galier

Latest Results:

Location	Time	Pace/mile
10km	1:16:40	12:20
Half-Marathon	2:48:58	12:53
30km	4:02:58	13:02
Finish	5:48:16	13:16

All times are unofficial. Times may vary in post race official results.

Athlete Alert

2011-04-18T14:52:00.001-04:00

EventInformation:

Event:

2011 Boston Marathon

Runner:

Victor Galier

Latest Results:

Location	Time	Pace/mile
10km	1:16:40	12:20
Half-Marathon	2:48:58	12:53
30km	4:02:58	13:02

All times are unofficial. Times may vary in post race official results.

Athlete Alert

2011-04-18T13:40:00.001-04:00

EventInformation:

Event:

2011 Boston Marathon

Runner:

Victor Galier

Latest Results:

Location	Time	Pace/mile
10km	1:16:40	12:20
Half-Marathon	2:48:58	12:53

All times are unofficial. Times may vary in post race official results.

Cute goats.

2011-04-18T12:36:00.000-04:00

I hope I am as agile as these goats towards the end of the marathon today!

Athlete Alert

2011-04-18T12:05:00.000-04:00

EventInformation:

Event:

2011 Boston Marathon

Runner:

Victor Galier

Latest Results:

Location	Time	Pace/mile
10km	1:16:40	12:20

All times are unofficial. Times may vary in post race official results.

The cuteness does not stop.

2011-04-17T12:35:00.000-04:00

These cats are just great! I miss my cats...

Cookie the Little Penguin at the Cincinnati Zoo

2011-04-16T08:04:00.000-04:00

You will be happy you watched this until the end...trust me. WARNING Cuteness overload!

Boston Marathon

2011-04-15T22:18:00.000-04:00

The 115th Boston Marathon is on Monday and I am running it. If you would like to track my progress you can do it here on the blog, as I have it set up to track my progress. If you want to track my progress through email or text message you can go to this site and enter my bib number 22952 and they will send you a text (or email) as I cross different parts of the race course. Keep a good thought for me on Monday!

Ueli Steck speed solo Eiger record.

2011-04-15T19:23:00.000-04:00

This is amazing!

Japan 'tsunami dog' Ban reunited with owner after surviving at sea

2011-04-04T12:05:00.000-04:00

You heard about that dog that they found adrift in the middle of the ocean 3 weeks after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami? Her is the reunion between the dog and its owner. Very cute. Enjoy

My car this morning!

2011-04-01T08:06:00.000-04:00

Can I move back to Georgia yet???

My Grandparents

2011-03-29T22:01:00.000-04:00

Looks like my grandparents are somewhat famous in OKC these days. 73 years married and still act like teenagers in love. You can find out more here. You can listen to their story here. Enjoy.

Cute beggar

2011-03-28T22:35:00.000-04:00

With begging chops like this I would get the cat whatever it wanted all the time. Too cute...I really miss my cats!

LCD Monitor Teardown

2011-03-18T12:35:00.000-04:00

This is just amazing! Put a little science in your Friday. Enjoy!

U3-X Personal Mobility Prototype

2011-03-16T15:59:00.000-04:00

I need one of these...NOW!

Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami Early Warning System

2011-03-15T11:34:00.000-04:00

This is amazing video of the warning system ahead of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Glad these warnings were there or the death toll could be even higher. Pray for the people of Japan. Peace

Very nice

2011-03-05T22:58:00.000-05:00

This guy makes Kinetic Wave Sculptures and they are amazing! Enjoy!

Wolf dog sings to a baby to stop his cry

2011-03-03T00:39:00.000-05:00

Dogs sure are amazing! I miss my Rosie!

Avalanche on Cheget 2011 HD

2011-02-28T10:14:00.000-05:00

WOW! This is an amazing controlled avalanche.

Organizing the Bookcase

2011-02-26T18:05:00.000-05:00

Fun!

Dancing Goat!

2011-02-20T09:47:00.000-05:00

Now I want a goat!

Lots of snow...

2011-02-18T23:41:00.000-05:00

I should have done something like this with all the snow we had up here!

I this this is a strike!

2011-02-18T08:08:00.000-05:00

Cat's just can't avoid those lasers. I am sure the cat is fine.

Amazing harvest

2011-02-15T22:32:00.000-05:00

This just stunning. I could never do this.

curiosity & the cameraman

2011-02-09T17:00:00.000-05:00

I guess this guy needed to change his pants after this!

Broken toe

2011-02-08T13:26:00.000-05:00

Well my toe is still broken but doing much better. I should be in the pool this week getting prepared for the Boston marathon in April. Here is the x-ray from today. Thanks for all your prayers.

Cute doggie bath!

2011-01-31T17:39:00.000-05:00

This is cute beyond words. Enjoy!

WHS - Kitty Midnight Madness

2011-01-30T20:44:00.000-05:00

A cute way to get the word out about the need for cat adoptions. Enjoy!

Cold! Snow! Wind!

2011-01-27T01:17:00.001-05:00

Brrrrrr

2011-01-25T09:09:00.001-05:00

It is cold up here on Boston. Oh well off to class.

Brrrrrrrrrr

2011-01-23T15:02:00.001-05:00

It is cold in Boston.

Greatest putt-putt shot of all time

2011-01-23T01:18:00.000-05:00

This shot will never be out done! Enjoy!

Snow!

2011-01-21T12:51:00.000-05:00

I cleaned it off and went for a drive!

Hilarious British Animal Voiceovers

2011-01-18T18:11:00.000-05:00

I am not sure how they got the microphones so close without scaring off the animals but it is interesting to hear what animals are thinking and saying. Enjoy!

Broken toe

2011-01-06T04:48:00.001-05:00

So I think I broke my toe playing badminton in New Zealand. This is the shot from 26 hours after the loud POP! X-ray tomorrow but even that won't change much. Keep a good thought.

My view at breakfast

2011-01-02T15:37:00.000-05:00

Wanaka, SI, NZ

Christchurch, NZ

2011-01-01T14:10:00.000-05:00

In Christchurch only for 11hours now to Queenstown then drive to Auckland over the next 9 days. Then back to Australia for 2 days then back to ATL!

Happy New Year!!!

2010-12-31T09:38:00.001-05:00

Happy 2011 from Sydney!

THE DIGITAL STORY OF THE NATIVITY

2010-12-24T17:00:00.000-05:00

The Birth 21st Century style. Enjoy.

Surf School

2010-12-24T05:21:00.000-05:00

One of the things I wanted to do while on vacation was go to surf school...so I did. Here are some picts and a video of my very successful day. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Koala's and Kangaroo's

2010-12-23T18:43:00.000-05:00

I am enjoying my break from school here in Australia. It is Christmas Eve here already. Here are some photos from yesterday's visit to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Enjoy and Merry Christmas.

How To Wrap A Cat For Christmas

2010-12-19T15:27:00.000-05:00

My cat's would not stand for this. Cute.

Hayley Westenra- May It Be

2010-12-14T10:03:00.000-05:00

Well I am in the midst of writing lots and lots to end up the semester. This song keeps coming up in Pandora...I can't get this haunting melody out of my head...it is so beautiful. Enjoy! Happy Advent!

Cat Diaries: The First Ever Movie Filmed by Cats!

2010-12-12T01:00:00.000-05:00

I sure do miss my cats. This is a fun short movie, well it is really a commercial but it is still fun. Enjoy!

Dogs are Awesome TOO.

2010-12-06T22:59:00.000-05:00

Don't you just love dogs? Enjoy!

Heaven on Earth?

2010-12-05T12:49:00.001-05:00

Mass with the Green family in Salt Lake City!!!

And in our own back yard!

2010-12-03T16:38:00.000-05:00

Lovely just lovely. Enjoy!

the world's largest aquarium // ATL.GA from stillmotion on Vimeo.

Breakfast

2010-12-03T11:56:00.001-05:00

Eggs and a cap'n crunch blackberry pancake!

Cats Playing Patty

2010-12-01T10:14:00.000-05:00

I am sure this is what they are thinking. Enjoy

Happy Advent

2010-11-30T14:48:00.000-05:00

Here is a great Pastoral Letter from the Bishop of Salt Lake City...Enjoy!

Waiting in Joyful Hope! A Pastoral Letter to the Church of Salt Lake City on the season of Advent

My dear brother priests and deacons, my dear religious, and my dear sisters and brothers in Christ, grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Few would disagree that we live in a busy and rushed society. We rush from one thing to the next; in the end, many of us are restless and tired, yearning for stability and peace in our community and family. You may have noticed that in our hurried society many stores have already decorated for Christmas, radio stations are sneaking in a Christmas song here and there, and even some of our own parishes have begun preparing for Christmas parties for early December. In the midst of all this hurry, the Church teaches us to slow down, to be patient, and to wait.

What is the rush? Are we really so eager to get all the decorations up, celebrate the event, and quickly dismantle all the decorations so we can move on to the next event? If we truly believe the Church is the sacrament of Christ in the world (Lumen Gentium, sections 1, 9, and 48), then we must authentically celebrate the story of salvation as it unfolds in the liturgical year so that we can witness God’s profound love and mercy to the world. In these final days of Ordinary Time, I want to take an opportunity to write to you about our celebration of the seasons of Advent and Christmas.
The Church’s year begins with the season of Advent. Advent is a season of preparation, although it has come to be neglected in many places. Too often, the season of Advent is overshadowed by the “holiday season” as we move too quickly into celebrating Christmas. By the time that the actual solemnity of Christmas arrives, many of us are burned out. We are already tired of all the “Christmas hype.” Christmas has become anticlimactic.
The word advent comes from the Latin for “coming” or “arrival”. What arrival are we waiting for? The General Norms for the Liturgical Year helps us understand the season a little bit better by explaining:
The season of Advent has a twofold character: It is a time of preparation for Christmas when the first coming of God’s Son . . . is recalled. It is also a season when minds are directed by this memorial to Christ’s second coming at the end of time. It is thus a season of joyful and spiritual expectation. (General Norms for the Liturgical Year, 39)
You will notice that this is not a penitential season. It is a season of joyful hope, a time of preparation and waiting. “Thus the Sundays of Advent, while commemorating [Christ’s] birth and anticipating his return, celebrate in word and sacrament his coming now in the midst of this world.” (Normand Bonneau, The Sunday Lectionary: Ritual Word, Paschal Shape, Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1998, 131.) This season is not just about preparing for the birth of Christ at Christmas, but for the Christ who is continually being born in our midst and transforming the Church ever more into his body in the world.

In the late autumn of the year, as the world darkens, the Church is called to gather and quietly wait in hope for the coming of Christ, her bridegroom, the Light of the World. I am reminded of a song by Marty Haugen: “For you, O Lord, my soul in stillness waits, truly my hope is in you.” (Marty Haugen, “My Soul in Stillness Waits,” © 1982, GIA Publications, Inc. The line is a translation of Psalm 62:2) Is our hope really in Christ? Have we really allowed ourselves to wait in silence and ponder the great mystery of salvation? Have we been changed by our reflection on this mystery so that we live differently as our relationship with the risen Christ deepens? In the darkness, we watch for the coming Lord. We must not let our busyness distract us from that, lest we be caught unawares like the foolish virgins in Matthew’s Gospel (Mt 25:1-13). The season calls us to be attentive to our preparations for the final day and attentive to the quality of our life in union with Christ.
The liturgies for the Sundays of Advent are intended to focus our attention on these realities and to guide our preparation for Christ’s coming. The theme for the first Sunday of Advent “speaks of the Lord’s return and urges watchfulness. (Adolf Adam, The Liturgical Year, Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1990, 134.) On the second Sunday of Advent, we hear John the Baptist’s call to repentance and preparation. The Baptizer is calling us to be prepared and vigilant as we invite Christ into our hearts, but also as we await that final judgment. The third Sunday, or Gaudete Sunday, introduces Jesus as the one who will fulfill the covenant and bring forth the kingdom. On the final Sunday, we hear the gospel stories that immediately precede Christ’s birth. During these four weeks, we prepare for the Light, which comes into the world, both in Christ’s birth, and as we await his final return in glory. “In Advent, then, the church is called to be more vigilant in discovering the role of the Spirit in humanity in general and in the life of the church in particular.” (Martin Connell, Eternity Today On the Liturgical Year, vol. I, (New York: Continuum, 2006, 75)
As we renew our sense of the liturgical celebration of time, I encourage you to remain faithful to the celebration of the four weeks of Advent. As I mentioned earlier, it is so easy to be consumed by the hype of the “holiday season:” to decorate our churches and houses for Christmas, to spend more time shopping than in prayer, and to host Christmas parties before the season has arrived. I know it is an enormous challenge to remain faithful to the Advent season when we are surrounded by a society which, while claiming to be Christian, does not take the time to reflect and prepare as the church calls us to do.
As Catholics, we must celebrate Advent differently. Our reckoning of time is itself a sacramental witness to the fullness of the paschal mystery. If we were to skip the Advent season or any other season, we would impoverish that witness. We are very lucky to have a Church who has provided us with seasons to bear witness to the great mysteries of our faith. As Christians, these celebrations and our observance of time help us witness the truth and beauty of the risen Christ.
This Advent, I call on every Catholic in the diocese of Salt Lake City to strive to enter into the spirit of the season. As we move forward, I strongly encourage our schools, parishes, and each individual household to celebrate the four weeks of Advent with rich prayer. We must practice and model what we preach in order to instill the rich traditions of our faith in young and old alike.

Here are some particular examples of what this will entail. Schools should not decorate for Christmas, but can decorate with simple wreaths and greenery. They might celebrate “Gaudete parties” before departing for Christmas break. I encourage each home to display and bless an Advent wreath where the family can gather for prayer either in the morning, at dinner, or some other practical time. I urge you to hold-off on displaying a decorated Christmas tree until the season of Christmas begins. You may want to incorporate a Jesse Tree in your family’s observance of the season. (More information on Jesse Trees can be found at: http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=545 or http://www.loyolapress.com/our-jesse-tree-advent-activity.htm.) As the season draws to its close, I also invite you to discover the beauty of the O Antiphons, which are sung as part of evening prayer from December 17th to 23rd, and are most familiar to most of us in the hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
Once Christmas comes, the season stretches far beyond the 25th of December. It continues until the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord on January 9, 2011. We should leave the decorations which are testimonies to our joy up for the entire season. There is plenty of time for us to celebrate our joy at Christ’s birth and we should make the most of it. You might consider having a Christmas gathering in the parish, or at home with family and friends during this time.
First, though, before we celebrate, comes a necessary time of waiting and of preparation. The season of Advent refocuses us and reminds us that Christ has changed the world. Darkness has covered this hemisphere, and the world itself is quiet. Because we know that Christ reigns over all of creation, we strain in the darkness to see the light of Christ, our coming King. May our observance of this season renew us and be an example of patience, silence, and joy to our hurried and anxious society.
With profound gratitude for your service in this local Church and with my promise of prayer as we enter into this holy season of Advent, I remain,
Yours in Christ Jesus,
The Most Reverend John C. Wester
Bishop of Salt Lake City
Given on November 24, 2010
Memorial of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, Martyr, and His Companions, Martyrs

Thanksgiving Day Parade NYC

2010-11-25T11:26:00.000-05:00

Jem Melts Rock Using Sunshine

2010-11-24T16:33:00.000-05:00

Amazing science. Check it out!

On my way to NYC for Thanksgiving.

2010-11-23T14:57:00.001-05:00

Amazing digital work

2010-11-21T21:52:00.002-05:00

Give it time to get going...it is amazing!

F L U X from candas sisman on Vimeo.

Chimpanzee Problem Solving by Cooperation

2010-11-17T10:48:00.000-05:00

This is a nice show of intelligence by some chimps. Enjoy.

Speedflying in Wengen 2010

2010-11-15T23:00:00.000-05:00

I would love to try this!

Maru just wants a box to sleep in...

2010-11-12T10:51:00.000-05:00

Enjoy!

Neat artistic piece

2010-11-09T16:42:00.000-05:00

Not sure what this is called but it is cool! Enjoy.

The Happy Couple

2010-11-06T18:35:00.001-04:00

Mr. & Mrs. Adams

BC from across the reservoir.

2010-11-03T15:33:00.000-04:00

The McGurk Effect - Horizon Is Seeing Believing?

2010-11-02T22:10:00.000-04:00

Mind=blown!

Hermes' Favorite Activity

2010-11-02T22:07:00.000-04:00

My cats would hate this!

PEOPLE ARE AWESOME.

2010-10-27T21:28:00.000-04:00

Some of this is fake...but all of it is cool! Enjoy.

Stunning

2010-10-26T16:13:00.002-04:00

This is wonderful and beautiful. Enjoy!

MMM...tea

2010-10-19T20:45:00.000-04:00

I bet the tea tastes so much better because of the flair!

Continuous Chest Compression CPR—University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center

2010-10-18T21:47:00.000-04:00

Here is a new way to do CPR for lots of cases. Watch and learn.

for more info click here

Stunning & Beautiful

2010-10-17T18:58:00.000-04:00

Enjoy the simple beauty!

autumn by the lake from Bart van der Gaag on Vimeo.

They can sing!

2010-10-17T09:18:00.000-04:00

Now they can sing like humans! Be aware!

Sudan: 'Never Again' Starts Now

2010-10-14T17:44:00.000-04:00

You have the chance to act. Will you?

visit CRS to learn more and help as you can

CRS

One Penny More

2010-10-11T16:35:00.000-04:00

Enjoy those tomatoes, but remember where they came from. Christians it is time to get educated and act.

www.ciw-online.org

OK Go - White Knuckles - Official Video

2010-10-11T10:10:00.000-04:00

A fun video and all the dogs are rescues! Enjoy.

Sesame Street: Smell Like A Monster

2010-10-08T22:33:00.000-04:00

A good spoof! Enjoy.

Roads FiT for People

2010-10-08T09:53:00.000-04:00

Humans being freed a bit from control and the best comes out in them. Cool.

Bike checked in!

2010-09-25T18:56:00.000-04:00

Birthday Breakfast

2010-09-24T10:13:00.000-04:00

waffles at my Waffle Home!

Happy Feast of St. Matthew

2010-09-21T09:29:00.002-04:00

This is a shout out to my former parish on their feast day.

Happy Feast of St. Matthew

Priest golf tournament

2010-09-20T17:17:00.000-04:00

58 let's see if it wins.

My brothers

2010-09-17T22:23:00.000-04:00

All together for my nephew's wedding.

Not so sure...

2010-09-17T09:50:00.002-04:00

I don't think I would like to do this.

Termite World - Life in the Undergrowth - BBC Attenborough

2010-09-17T09:14:00.000-04:00

Nature...AMAZING!

3 way antenna BASE jump.

2010-09-16T09:32:00.000-04:00

OH man I want to try this!

Climbing up to the tower!

2010-09-16T01:08:00.000-04:00

You won't be able to stop watching this. It scared me just watching it since I am really afraid of heights. Enjoy!

Mitchell Webb Situation - Changing Meals

2010-09-14T09:10:00.000-04:00

I sometimes think this about the behind the scenes in a cooking show like this...MW and nail this one. Enjoy

Mississippi Baby Squirrel Adopted By Mother Cat Learns How to Purr

2010-09-13T08:25:00.000-04:00

Awwww, how cute! enjoy

70.3 Triathlon

2010-09-12T14:39:00.000-04:00

Done more info later!!!

A sweet map

2010-09-11T09:26:00.002-04:00

This is really cool. Enjoy!

The Bit-52's The World's Greatest Parts Band playing The B-52's - Rock L...

2010-09-11T07:45:00.000-04:00

This is a crazy re-do of a great song. enjoy

Water looks cold.

2010-09-10T18:35:00.000-04:00

Perfect timing photo.

2010-09-09T11:55:00.000-04:00

This is a great picture with perfect timing. Enjoy!

Simon's Cat in 'The Box'

2010-09-09T00:10:00.000-04:00

I miss my cats...but this kinda helps a bit, but only a bit.