Again, on a busy day we get a fresh one.
Feb 22nd, 2023
Dear Diary,
Fat Tuesday has come and gone. Other than the flapjacks, good riddance. But I gotta admit I love Ash Wednesday, because so many people show up. Ashes for everyone, even if they don’t stay for communion. A nice bump in the collection which doesn’t hurt. It’s not even a holy day of obligation, people! Guilt can do wonders sometimes.
Best part is getting together with a few of my priests who were in seminary with me. Yeah they teased me a lot, but that’s how men are. Thank heaven we’ve stayed friends. Since I became their bishop, however, they always take me out for our special Ash Wednesday meal. If you can only have one meatless meal, make it Lobster Thermador! We’re going back to the same great French restaurant as last year. The chef is so friendly. He came out to greet us personally (maybe because we dropped some serious cash?). For my two ‘smaller meals’ I always order enough lobster for later in the day, with extra brandy sauce, and of course I crack open the caviar for breakfast. One of my favorite days of the year! First, pancakes and now this. Lent has some perks.
I hope our classmate Dozer will be able to make it to the lunch.
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Your writing style reminds me of the articles of the late Mike Royko. He was the only columnist I know who could get my family to laugh out loud.
It’s been a long time since I remembered Royko. Always enjoyed his columns.