Just a quick note to say that Orin’s Dad now routinely beats him badly at Wii Pool. His dad did own a pool hall once upon a time, though… Oddwalk is off today for a 24 hour jaunt to Orlando, and back to St. Louis for Orin’s graduation and party! More later…
Category: travel
catholicism, family, travel
First Communion Fun
Orin’s niece-and-godchild Madelyn celebrated her first communion yesterday in Hokah, Minnesota. The day was filled with unique places and moments. Here are a few: The 2nd-graders around the altar for the eucharistic prayer. After communion, the class sings “His Banner Over Me is Love” The “Reserved Pew” banner, made by Madelyn St. Peter’s in Hokah. See…
random, travel
Oh Henry!
This past Thursday, Oddwalk put on a performance for the PSR program at St. Henry Church in Belleville, IL. We were excited about the opportunity to return, as we had presented there in 2007 as well. It’s actually where our video of “The Cubs Song/Old Irish Blessing” comes from. The show went very well. Thanks…
family, NCEA, odd, oddwalkia, travel
Blogging Catch-up
Hi all, Been a busy couple weeks. Here are a few pics and stories to catch us all up. Orin’s wife Erin, Easter Morning at St. Dionysius, Tyler, MN. It was snowing that morning, as it was in St. Louis too. This is the Church Orin went to for 18+ years growing up. The nice…
family, random, travel
It’s not "cream," it’s "pepper white."
Last week Erin Hammond (Orin’s wife, but not in a possessive way) upgraded her vehicle. Away went the 2004 Saturn Ion-1, And in came the 2005 Mini Cooper! (Pictured here while still on the lot:) If you want a fun story about pricing and negotiations, let us know in person next time… It all worked out okay…
odd, oddwalkia, travel
Oddwalk and Large Animal Statuary
A week ago, Oddwalk visited the Diocese of Norwich, CT for a couple evenings of Advent fun and prayer. During free time one day, we visited an OMI retreat house in Willimantic and Oddwalk friend Fr. Chava Gonzales. As we were leaving the site, our host, Janet, suggested we should visit the frog bridge while…
odd, oddwalkia, travel
Havre Nice Day! (As Shannon might title this post)
Oddwalk had a splendid time in Montana this past weekend. We flew into Billings on Friday evening, and drove a couple hours partway to the event location (Montana is big, it’s true!), staying overnight at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown. To plug in his cell phone overnight, Shannon had to climb on the desk and…