Riding the brisket train

We have returned to the routine. I played golf with the neighbor from Canada on Wednesday but did not do well. Evelyn had long talk with Stacy about things going on in Atlanta. We had to go to the hall to help with the Texas state barbecue. We worked, along with 12 other people, from 3 until the buffet was cleaned at 6:30. The menu featured brisket and potato salad. We left so we could go to the Ash Wednesday worship. I learned that there was a noon service too and 3 times as many attended as did in the evening with us. We were marked with ashes on our forehead, reminding us that “dust we are and to dust we shall return.” We begin the season of self examination anticipating the wonderful observance of the Resurrection. Thursday was another work day for me. I was blessed with ideas and was able to plan the music, readings and Scriptures for the entire Easter season. At 2 we went to a banquet given by the corporation that owns our and several other parks in the Valley. There was dancing for 1 ½ hours, awards presentations, and a brisket dinner. The requirement for attendance is participation in the Encore games. We weren’t here during the games but did help with the racewalk event before we left. The banquet features free beer but only 1 line serving around 300 people. That was the only thing that was objectionable about the event. I didn’t even drink any beer because I was unwilling to stand in line for 30 minutes waiting to be served as some did. We hurried back so Evelyn could attend the Bible study she attends on Thursday evenings. We have our third brisket dinner planned for tomorrow evening. It is a thank you dinner for those of us who volunteer to help with the Rio Grande Valley Stock Show.