how did we go from "war widows raising money for a suitable tombstone for a complete stranger who was fighting on the other side of the war and accidentally sent to the town" to "vote the way I want you to or you're no longer my parent" in less than 200 years
We :) still :) aren’t :) allowed :) to :) have :) a :) funeral :) this :) size :) for :) my :) dad :) indoors :) or :) outdoors :)
Here’s the relevant executive order. For everyone playing by the rules, you’re limited to 5 people per 1,000 square feet of outdoor space up to 100. Does the picture above look like they’re in compliance?
THIS IS ABSURD! I don’t care who or what cause you’re gathering for, it doesn’t make *any* sense to allow a gathering of this size.
We were told we couldn’t have more than 10 people at an outdoor graveside service in Maine literally 10 days ago. People were afraid to come see my family.
We couldn’t have the normal funeral/wake/grieving process. Maine Medical wouldn’t let my father, who was dying, have more than one visitor TO SAY GOODBYE until the organ donation people fought for us. They allowed up one more.
We had people leave stuff at our door—knock and sprint away because they were afraid of being caught or catching the virus that none of us had.
ATTN: Calling me fat (I'm aware I'm not thin, I own mirrors), and an old maid (I'm also aware, I own a calendar), or ugly (you're actually objectively wrong on this one) doesn't make anything better nor does it change the fact that, you know, I'd like a family one day.
The majority of the men my age at my parish are either happily married, discerning the priesthood, or simply do not talk to women at events. Why *wouldn't* you sign up for something that purports to make an effort to pair people up?
I go to Latin Mass. I frequent the sacraments. I don't have a whole lot of student debt. I cook. I sew. I dance. I dress like a woman. What in the heck else should I be doing?
unpopular opinion: the culture of "discernment" that permeates Catholic young adult circles is absolutely killing all forms of vocations
God isn't going to walk by holding a giant sign that says "ASK HER OUT" or "JOIN THE PRIESTHOOD." Get off your ass and try it out and if it doesn't work, oh well.
Seminary/convents aren't the army, you can leave. A date lasts like, four hours tops. You'll be okay, and at least you'll know.