William D'Andrea
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- Mar 6, 2017
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On Tuesday, this past week, I attended two Christmas dining events.
The first was a Christmas Brunch, which was scheduled to be held in the Community Room of the Monsignor Henry J. Reel Senior Citizen Village, where I am a resident, in the Long Island New York, Community of Medford. Just a few days before the event, we were notified that due to the endless covid 19 pandemic, what we'd be eating would have to be take out.
That morning, I went over to the Community Room, where I received a plate full of what we would have been eating, while seated with each other at the tables. However the food items were covered, and we all had to take the meals back to our rooms, and eat them alone.
What I'd been given, I had to reheat in my microwave oven, and I didn't really enjoy it. The meal consisted of one omelet, with pastries, buns, and a very large crescent roll, and three small oranges. That was all very starchy, and made me belch-y.
I've read that there are certain cultures where belching is considered a compliment to the cook. Here however, in the Senior Citizen Center, I wasn't sure if that's how it would be regarded, so I was glad I was eating alone.
After that, I fasted from 11 AM to 6PM, when I attended a Christmas Dinner, at the Integrity Church of Yaphank, where I usually Attend Sunday Worship.
Here, things were different. We had good, nourishing, full healthy meals. I had a chicken leg and thigh, corn, and a few other vegetables.
This was followed by a Worship Service; which was followed by dessert. I had a full bowl of fruit. This was all very nourishing.
What we didn't have, were any women in attendance. This was a meeting of the Church's men's group. No women were allowed. That's something about this particular Church, to which I strongly object. There are men's groups and women's groups, but no boys and girls together, which is what I would prefer.
Please don't get the wrong idea. I am a good boy. When I smile and say "Hi.", that is the full extent of my intentions.
I just would have enjoyed the event a lot more, if I'd have been sitting at a table, with a few friendly, smiling ladies, and their husbands, and kids. That's how Christmas dinners should be.
But, I shouldn't be complaining like this. I should give thanks and praise to the Lord as I always do. In Jesus Name. Amen.
The first was a Christmas Brunch, which was scheduled to be held in the Community Room of the Monsignor Henry J. Reel Senior Citizen Village, where I am a resident, in the Long Island New York, Community of Medford. Just a few days before the event, we were notified that due to the endless covid 19 pandemic, what we'd be eating would have to be take out.
That morning, I went over to the Community Room, where I received a plate full of what we would have been eating, while seated with each other at the tables. However the food items were covered, and we all had to take the meals back to our rooms, and eat them alone.
What I'd been given, I had to reheat in my microwave oven, and I didn't really enjoy it. The meal consisted of one omelet, with pastries, buns, and a very large crescent roll, and three small oranges. That was all very starchy, and made me belch-y.
I've read that there are certain cultures where belching is considered a compliment to the cook. Here however, in the Senior Citizen Center, I wasn't sure if that's how it would be regarded, so I was glad I was eating alone.
After that, I fasted from 11 AM to 6PM, when I attended a Christmas Dinner, at the Integrity Church of Yaphank, where I usually Attend Sunday Worship.
Here, things were different. We had good, nourishing, full healthy meals. I had a chicken leg and thigh, corn, and a few other vegetables.
This was followed by a Worship Service; which was followed by dessert. I had a full bowl of fruit. This was all very nourishing.
What we didn't have, were any women in attendance. This was a meeting of the Church's men's group. No women were allowed. That's something about this particular Church, to which I strongly object. There are men's groups and women's groups, but no boys and girls together, which is what I would prefer.
Please don't get the wrong idea. I am a good boy. When I smile and say "Hi.", that is the full extent of my intentions.
I just would have enjoyed the event a lot more, if I'd have been sitting at a table, with a few friendly, smiling ladies, and their husbands, and kids. That's how Christmas dinners should be.
But, I shouldn't be complaining like this. I should give thanks and praise to the Lord as I always do. In Jesus Name. Amen.
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), and Who Shot JR. (I know. My age isn't quite your age.) I'm thinking it would be fun for you to gather with people around you.
