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The Old Gang at Highland Street Extension

Middle Child called this evening to let me know how Kiddo made out at the Christmas concert for Sacred Heart School. She described the overcrowded conditions in the church and described the family she was sitting next to. Mom had 7 month old baby boy in her arms; Dad had to go out to the vestibule with cranky 18 month old boy and big sister's preschool class was about to sing. Mom was trying to juggle baby boy and video his preschool sister's presentation. She finally turned to Middle Child and asked her to take the baby! Oh my, that's a double wow! So our "good child" took the beautiful baby and after a bit baby decided he didn't want anything to do with the concert. He cried and cried. People started to give Middle Child those "huffy looks" but she just held tight and made it through the preschool song. She did not dare to walk out with the baby! Such trust in human kindness is almost a wonder.

Spent some time with younger brother and his wife this week. They have the most beautiful Christmas tree ever. I wish I had had my camera. Also got a chance to go to lunch with a dear friend who's down on her luck but is doing all in her power to hang on to her home in this terrible economy. She has had good jobs. The first company she worked for went out of business two years ago. It took her a year to find a job. Now the second company has cut back. Life is getting complicated for a lot of people and I don't see government doing anything to right this floundering country.

Quote:  Of all the arts beneath the heaven that man has found or God has given, none draws the soul so sweet away, as music's melting, mystic lay; slight emblem of the bliss above, it soothes the spirit all to love.  __Hogg