Lol, most Catholic priests are “off to the races” as the first verse ends.

Feels like a lesson of the last >> 8 years is that “you shouldn’t tell people what they should feel” and yet here we are on a daily basis.

I’ve never in 37 years of church music been in the position of desiring fewer verses than the priest wanted (presuming the organist in question was), and I’m almost physically incapable of “all verses” on anything over 3 verses unless the presider explicitly requests “N verses no matter what”.

I thought I had lost my place for a moment there

I effectively have RomneyCare and would happily exchange my premium percentage for a robust single payer not tied to employment. Especially if medical debt collectors go poof overnight.

Through various factors, I became aware of “The Syncopated Clock” through (Reader's Digest collection?) piano arrangements 4-5 years prior to knowing who wrote "Sleigh Ride” (HS band at a trumpeter)

Ex-gf’s father would power through a case of whatever cheap light beer he drank, but he would also get twitchy for 1pm on Sunday so I don’t know if he’s an ideal model for tolerance.

“I got advice X from ChatGPT” is going to take a strong stomach from any professionals until this blows over

I used to sell off parted out Donruss 1990 cases in my front yard. Somehow a) made money, b) had customers, and c) didn’t get robbed 1 mile from where a kid once tried to steal my bike from me while riding on it.

Yup, I bought a bunch of unopened 1989 in 1990 hoping for the elusive Ken Griffey Jr rookie. Ended up with three at some point.

Went to “Potatoe Mans” in South Louisville for my older wax packs

First year was Topps 1988. I don’t think I got Donruss much until 1990.