Yes, I feel this is a war and I am loosing it, no pun intended. Down to my last three rolls and checked all the usual sources to no avail. Even Auntie Google is wrong reporting that Family Dollar and Office Max have a supply. NAH!
On to Amazon and after much data mining was able to locate an Amazon Choice item with no shipping costs at a dollar a roll arriving between April 7 -15th. Until then it will be tissue time. I know,
Too much information.
However…
Easter Sunday is the day Jesus resurrected from the dead. This occurred three days after his crucifixion on Calvary. It is the holiest day of the Christian calendar.
His death and resurrection symbolizes God’s gift to us of eternal life.
Love the emails from Michael at the Stetson House. Each year they have a hat contest at Easter. Here are some of the beauties from the last 2 years.
While the Stetson House is not currently open try them once our curfew is lifted for a late spring/early summer tour and make sure to make early reservations for their Christmas tour.
Here’s their web site: http://www.StetsonMansion.com
Enjoy! Happy Easter and Passover
Have discovered u tube music sites this week. Besides jazz, rock, and classical there is music for specific themes and life needs:
Try any keyword and listen to what arises. Keep the music going during Pandemic as the mind likes to be active. It’s a distraction.
Free movies – for those not keyed into Netflix or Amazon, try Vudu.com. The movies may have commercials but there are many free ones.
For theater buffs there is much on the Playbill.com web site. Check it out and catch a Broadway show.
If you donate to PBS.org the Passport venue is available to you. This has All Shows PBS and it is a fascinating collection. Not a member – give a donation and get hooked on to this site. It has much for all ages and you’ll always learn something on PBS.
Want a moment of calm? Check out http://www.savetheredwoods.org It will do the trick.
Enjoy!
Next week: Let’s exercise
Holy Saturday commemorates the day which Jesus lay in his tomb after his death on the cross. It is observed as a day of fasting and sorrow.
What a beautiful spot Norfolk is. Besides the Chrysler Museum walking about town is a fascinating historical experience. Start on Freemason Street where there are many gracious Southern homes to view.
Then discover what lies at the end of the street.
An interesting restaurant sits at the corner of Freemason and Bousch Street. The Freemason Abbey Restaurant resides in a former 146 year old church.
A short walk from the restaurant is the Nauticus, a marine museum with the battleship Wisconsin as part of their museum. And next to the Nauticus is a waterfront park to sit and relax after a long day.
This concludes my trek to Norfolk with hopes to return prior to my Virginia departure. What a fun city with much to do and see.
After Judas’ betrayal Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, interrogated and sentenced to death.
He carried a cross through the streets of Via Dolorosa, (translated Way of Suffering), in Jerusalem,
and was nailed to a cross at 9 a.m.
There he hung until his death at 3 p.m., and
was removed from the cross.
Joseph of Arimathea, a follower of Jesus, requested and obtained permission for Jesus’ body. He placed Jesus’ body in a tomb.
This historical home on 323 East Freemason Street is part of the Chrysler Museum and another interesting place for visit. It was the home of a wealthy Jewish merchant and his family. Built in 1792 more than 70% of its contents are original to the home and family.
Moses Myers was a shipping merchant with quite a tale. During the Revolutionary War he and his partner smuggled weapons to America via St. Eustatius, a Dutch island in the Caribbean. He was caught by the British and served 2 years for his crime being released in 1784. After his release he met and married a wealthy widow and his fortunes changed.
With the help of the now Mrs. Myers monies he began a shipping business once again. The couple raised 12 children in their home, 9 boys and 3 girls. Taking the tour one will learn much of the family escapades and business ventures. On the upper level of the home is a timeline of the family along with reproduced letters discussing their business ventures.
Their great-grandson continued in the family business. Barton Myers was instrumental in developing and building the Norfolk shipyard. His governmental connections and positions put him in a key position to federal officials. He was instrumental in having the Naval Shipyard built in Norfolk.
All that said let’s visit their home.
The picture below is a breezeway in the home. Here students from the Chrysler Glass Museum have an exhibition of their works.
A portrait of Barton Myers who was a prominent government official, businessman, and developer of Norfolk.
And next door to the home is the Norfolk Police and Fire Rescue Museum, another free venue. Call for hours.
This day is often known as Maundy Thursday commemorating The Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples.
During this Feast Jesus speaks of Holy Communion and predicts what events are to follow the meal.
Jesus washes the feet of the disciples at this Feast.
The disciple Peter denies Christ immediately following this event.
On this day Jesus visited the home of Simon the Leper. Here he ate supper with his disciplines and a woman named Mary anointed his feet with expensive oils.
His disciples were angered that Jesus did not sell the oil and give the money to charity. Later, Judas, a spy among the disciples, conspired to turn him over to the Sanhedrin for 30 silver pieces. This day is often called, “Spy Wednesday,” recalls Jesus’ betrayal by a member of his inner circle.
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