Last night I attended my sister-in-law's sister's daughter's birthday party, or for simplicity sake, my niece, Lauren's birthday party. And I feel bad about some comments that I made. Lauren's grandmother, Annie, got Lauren a figurine of Saint Lucia. I had never heard of Saint Lucia, and I made some inquiries about her. Annie told me a story of Saint Lucy performing a miracle of floating or flying (without the use of a plane mind you) out to the middle of the Atlantic to feed some Swedish sailors pasteries. Other than David Copperfield flying over the Grand Canyon, I have never seen anyone fly before. Plus even if you could fly out to the middle of the ocean with pasteries, by the time you got there, I would think that they pasteries would be all soggy and salty. So I have some serious doubts into this miracle. Anyhow after hearing this story, I was a bit over critical of the story and Saint Lucia. And I made some negative comments. For that I apologize to you Annie. I am sorry it was a thoughtful gift. I was wrong to be so critical. If you are interested more in Saint Lucia click on the links to read about them.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Yet Another Apology
Last night I attended my sister-in-law's sister's daughter's birthday party, or for simplicity sake, my niece, Lauren's birthday party. And I feel bad about some comments that I made. Lauren's grandmother, Annie, got Lauren a figurine of Saint Lucia. I had never heard of Saint Lucia, and I made some inquiries about her. Annie told me a story of Saint Lucy performing a miracle of floating or flying (without the use of a plane mind you) out to the middle of the Atlantic to feed some Swedish sailors pasteries. Other than David Copperfield flying over the Grand Canyon, I have never seen anyone fly before. Plus even if you could fly out to the middle of the ocean with pasteries, by the time you got there, I would think that they pasteries would be all soggy and salty. So I have some serious doubts into this miracle. Anyhow after hearing this story, I was a bit over critical of the story and Saint Lucia. And I made some negative comments. For that I apologize to you Annie. I am sorry it was a thoughtful gift. I was wrong to be so critical. If you are interested more in Saint Lucia click on the links to read about them.
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Not to worry many non-Sweds have not heard of Saint Lucia (feast Day December 13.) FYI she is often depicted on Christmas cards as a young girl in a white dress with the wreath and four candles on her head. Most people think she is a Christmas angel.
Annie, if you get the chance, can you post a comment that includes a link or web address to the story about Saint Lucia flying out to the middle of the ocean. I have not been able to find it. Thanks.
Yes Rick, I did indeed find what you are looking for.....her floating across the water. I will send you the website via e-mail
I still think Annie made it all up! She has always been a big story teller and likes the wine a little to much if you know what I mean,
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