Used to go to daily mass. Even went to Catholic university. Gave up church unfortunately when my driving privileges were revoked (for medical reasons).
Remembered the day. Recalled the meaning. Remiss at getting ashes. Respect for everyone's varying beliefs. Congratulations are in order, repeatedly!!
Never been ashed. We're the black sheep family in a long history of Irish Catholics. And then I went and converted to something else entirely so now I'm a black sheep squared. But still no ash.
It’s a sad, all too familiar story: harsh, distant, alcoholic father, sensitive, shy daughter always seeking his love and approval. Although there were flashes of kindness, most of my dad’s feelings had been buried long before. Even as...
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Believe says,
I never have.mared says,
That's a good one!!three-monkeys says,
Wow, that IS a good one. I actually forgot about that today. It's been about 10 for me!three-monkeys says,
Wow, MOTD, right after I left my comment!:)e.towhee says,
Congratulations on being featured as Six-Word Memoir of the Day! Is this your first time as Memoirist of the Day?Bevvie says,
Wow! I have never been ashed! Baptized but not ashed!RedStickWriter says,
You're on a roll.TaNkGirrrl says,
LOVE it!jebcrg says,
RS Writer took the words right out of my mouth. You go, girl!Am I supposed to wish people happy Lent? Doesn't sound like that kid of period.
oopsalittle says,
another great memoir - good onya!Contemplative says,
Used to go to daily mass. Even went to Catholic university. Gave up church unfortunately when my driving privileges were revoked (for medical reasons).Remembered the day. Recalled the meaning. Remiss at getting ashes. Respect for everyone's varying beliefs. Congratulations are in order, repeatedly!!
Steve__Anthony says,
Nice going CT. Ashing is so-o-o-o ucky!marymc says,
You kicked ash on this one!Loon says,
you give good ash, ctctgoods2 says,
Many thanks to everyoneMaryValle says,
Fantastic.MsKillie says,
Probably been about that long for me too! Ash is nast(y).Wench says,
Never been ashed. We're the black sheep family in a long history of Irish Catholics. And then I went and converted to something else entirely so now I'm a black sheep squared. But still no ash.JAD says,
never been ashed either, understand the concept. Congrats! CTctgoods2 says,
Thanks for the kind comments.maebelline says,
It took this Irish-Italian Catholic girl 24 hours -- now I get it!! Must have been the 40++ years of guilt standing in the way.JinLee says,
Contrats~!!!