Saturday, January 23, 2010

Red Mass and Rolling West With the Shadows

Red Mass

As I write this, I am back in Hawaii for my dad's 80th birthday on the 31st which will be held on Molokai. Thursday morning-my first day here, I attended the annual Red Mass held at the Cathedral of Our Lady Of Peace. My brother, Robert Mondoy was the cantor at this mass.This mass is held the week that Hawaii's State Legislation Session begins. It has been a long standing tradition.

A book on shadows???

This book was on the table in the waiting area that I was in when my son had surgery on his arm last Saturday. I took the image from my cell phone, but how cute is that? A children's book about shadows...

Days of the old west

Living here in the Southwest, I would be negligent for not including an image that symbolizes the days of the old west; the wagon wheel. This one is on Canyon Road in Santa Fe.

Every week, a group of us from around the world post our shadow shots over at Hey Harriet. Entertain your muse and be amused by stopping by to see what others have posted!

You can view all of my 2009 Shadow Shot Sunday images on my Flickr account. Click here and then select the "Shadow Shot" set.

16 comments:

robin. said...

oh my gosh...that book is awesome...hope the surgery went well.

Ralph said...

The cathedral is stunning, the place of worship full of the artistry that is from the God-given talents of the architects. You'd think that there would be volumes written about shadows, but (alas) there doesn't seem to be. The shadow of the stagecoach harkens back to the day when this was 'luxury' travel - I'll stick with the turbulence with today's style of transit, and no dust thank you!

Sylvia K said...

What fantastic shots for the day, Paula! Magnificent capture in the cathedral! Happy Birthday to your Dad! Love the book about shadows! Hope your son is doing well! The stagecoach shot is terrific! Hope you enjoy your time in Hawaii!

Sylvia

Chubskulit Rose said...

great shadow shots.

My shadow shots

Jen said...

Oh I would have squealed if I saw that book! :D
and took a picture too. ha!
enjoy your Hawaii visit~~Happy SSS to you.

Anonymous said...

Wheels with spokes make such lovely shadows. Very nice!

A Wild Thing said...

Love the wheel shot and it's truly a shot of the wild West...I dragged one all the way back to Iowa from Colorado, it was a Conestoga wheel...HEAVY...well, I had to have a reminder of the state I loved...and I still have it today.

Happy birthday to your Dad and well wishes for your son!!! Enjoy that sunshine in the islands!

Cassie said...

Happy 80th Birthday to your father!Excellent shadow post! Just love the coach wheel shadows. That book is very cool. Hope your boy is doing okay.

Hot Fudge said...

I hope your father has the most wonderful birthday - what a milestone. It must have been a privilege to hear your brother sing at the Red Mass. We have a similar tradition here in Australia for the beginning of the law year, so I guess it's universal.

BLOGitse said...

Happy birthday to your dad!
That book made me smile...

Happy SS weekend,
have a great week ahead!

http://BLOGitsePHOTOS.blogspot.com

Crafty Green Poet said...

Hope the surgery went well, excellent selection of shots, i love the wagon wheel shadows...

Chubby Chieque said...

The church is magical.

Nice shots and that book is funny, give a smile on my face.

Happy SSS---

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

They lift their voices
in prayer and praise to God,
the Ancient of Days.

Serendipity said...

That wagon wheel shot is wonderful!

wanderlust said...

Beautiful church. Love those wagon wheel shadows, too!

The Summer Kitchen Girls said...

That book on shadows is a great find Paula! Love the view in church as well. Do enjoy yourself with your family while you celebrate your dad's birthday!
(Thanks for explaining VOG above as well....a small price to pay to be in paradise - 'eh?)

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