tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post113494679892897614..comments2023-10-17T12:44:50.593+01:00Comments on Synaxis: Odds and endsMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04972938279831428593noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1135226119568621702005-12-22T04:35:00.000+00:002005-12-22T04:35:00.000+00:00Michael--how true how true how true. Clearly how m...Michael--how true how true how true. <BR/><BR/>Clearly how many people in a non free market economy (say communist Russia) are truly happy. <BR/><BR/>There is something just plain good about good, wholesome bargain shopping. Must be my hebraic ancestry.<BR/><BR/>Joe ZollarsJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821235002785840551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1135206565618887892005-12-21T23:09:00.000+00:002005-12-21T23:09:00.000+00:00Thanks, all, for your responses.Joe, I may have to...Thanks, all, for your responses.<BR/><BR/>Joe, I may have to join you on that shopping spree. Some people say you can't buy happiness. I say they clearly just don't know where to shop.<BR/><BR/>Elizabeth, yes, certainly. I'll try to find outn where it's going and when, and then post back.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972938279831428593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1135056201868980492005-12-20T05:23:00.000+00:002005-12-20T05:23:00.000+00:00Michael, can you post the dates/places for the Kur...Michael, can you post the dates/places for the Kursk icon visits when you hear about them ? I would seriously want to see Her !<BR/>ThanksElizabeth @ The Garden Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274788007550318693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1135046007958648242005-12-20T02:33:00.000+00:002005-12-20T02:33:00.000+00:00Joe. you are washed. you are sanctified, you are i...Joe. you are washed. you are sanctified, you are illuminated...but you're tempting a puir Scot!<BR/><BR/>hehhehheh, I'll keep an eye on my local grocery store from now on....<BR/><BR/>Leetle M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1135043393470565892005-12-20T01:49:00.001+00:002005-12-20T01:49:00.001+00:00never question a bargain queen and his ability to ...never question a bargain queen and his ability to shop. ;)<BR/><BR/>Joe ZollarsJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821235002785840551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1135043344249374932005-12-20T01:49:00.000+00:002005-12-20T01:49:00.000+00:00well the good ones are gone by Palm Sunday of cour...well the good ones are gone by Palm Sunday of course. I do get some goodies though at the local grocery store, which isn't part of a chain so any waste it just has to eat--thus the propensity for large discounts. <BR/><BR/>Of course we could get a bigger discount if we all went in together and offered to buy their entire stock....Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821235002785840551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1135034718684790812005-12-19T23:25:00.000+00:002005-12-19T23:25:00.000+00:00Joe, you are great! The Orthodox Church has been ...Joe, you are great! The Orthodox Church has been all the richer since you've been with us! <BR/><BR/>A sense of humor is absolutely necessary to preserve the radiance of illumination.<BR/><BR/>In my humble opinion, of course.<BR/><BR/>Leetle M.<BR/>Now where can I get those 75% off chocolate Easter bunnies....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1135028150159975702005-12-19T21:35:00.001+00:002005-12-19T21:35:00.001+00:00BTW prayers for you Michael and the other Catechum...BTW prayers for you Michael and the other Catechumen as you approach your illumination. I remember when I was recieved into the Orthodox Church as if it were just last week.....<BR/><BR/>JOe ZollarsJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821235002785840551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1135028105485087262005-12-19T21:35:00.000+00:002005-12-19T21:35:00.000+00:00well not every year, the years Pascha is like 5 we...well not every year, the years Pascha is like 5 weeks behind western Easter, we get it at 1/4 price. ;)<BR/><BR/>Joe ZollarsJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821235002785840551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1135016136534043972005-12-19T18:15:00.000+00:002005-12-19T18:15:00.000+00:00Well. From now on, every time I hear "Depart, all...Well. From now on, every time I hear "Depart, all you catechumens" sung so charmingly in flawless Greek, I shall mentally transport meself to England and be spiritually sitting right there with you, Michael. As far as is in my power, "All By Myself" is not to be your song. Your song will be "=WE= have seen the True Light...." and I'll be singing it with you!<BR/><BR/>Many Years, and remember..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1135008800831855342005-12-19T16:13:00.000+00:002005-12-19T16:13:00.000+00:00Nice to hear from you :DNice to hear from you :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11100766.post-1134947764730087502005-12-18T23:16:00.000+00:002005-12-18T23:16:00.000+00:00I have venerated the KurskRoot Icon on two occasio...I have venerated the KurskRoot Icon on two occasions before. Both were very awe inspiring. I am sure it will a wonderful experience for you.<BR/><BR/>Joe ZollarsJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821235002785840551noreply@blogger.com