…and be faithful to the Gospel. Or, put another way, give up what separates you from God, and put your trust in your Christian community, Jesus’ cross, and his new creation. As we all hopefully are aware, the penitential season of Lent begins today, Ash Wednesday, this year February 6, almost as early as it…
Year: 2008
announcements
Super Duper Amazing Tsunami Whammo Stupendous Toally Rad Get Out And Vote Or You’re Not Cool Tuesday Type Day
So, if you’re in one of the Super Tuesday primary/caucus states (like Missouri and Illinois) and are 18 and registered to vote and all that stuff, get out and vote! Today! Right now! Go! Seriously.
amazing, odd
92 Year Old Hole in One
Oh, did we mention he was BLIND too? CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) – A hole-in-one is rare on the golf course, but what are the odds of a blind golfer sinking one? Leo Fiyalko couldn’t see it, but his golf buddies did: a hole-in-one on the fifth hole at the Cove Cay Country Club in Clearwater.…
CSW, keytar, oddwalkia
Catholic Schools Week 2008, Immaculate Conception, Columbia, IL
Oddwalk performed a concert Thursday night (as the snowstorm began) in Columbia, IL. Thanks to Oddwalk fan Nick who took these photos (and more) of our appearance! Here, Shannon surprises everyone with the big solo in the middle of “Just Because You Can” – usually, that’s Orin’s job. Orin strikes one of the classic “Wanna…
GIA, oddwalkia
2008 Composers Forum
John Foley and the SLU Center for Liturgy have, for 10 years, hosted an annual forum for published liturgical music composers. As Oddwalk now fits that description (Thanks, GIA!), we were invited, and Orin attended today as Oddwalk’s representative. Keeping Shannon in the loop, he got to send him a couple informative text messages, such…
amazing, odd
Highs and Lows
As reported by Oddwalk friend Michael: today the high in stl was 67. and the low will be 7. this ain’t right.
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…
CSW, oddwalkia
Catholic Schools Week 2008!
Catholic Schools Light the Way is the theme of Catholic Schools week this year. Oddwalk is pleased to have the chance to visit many area schools in celebration. This morning we got the week started at St. Peter’s in Jefferson City, MO. There will be more reports as we visit several other places Wednesday, Thursday,…