Here we are at Christmas Eve! Elaine has had her surgery for varicose veins on the right leg and is doing very well - next Monday will be the left one. I'm in the middle of preparing my "famous" lasagne for tomorrow's dinner, and am going to try a recipe from Petroni's "Il libro della vera Cucina Fiorentina" for Gamberi in dolceforte (Shrimp in Sweet-Strong Sauce) as well. It uses cinnamon, lemon juice and raisins, so should be quite festive!
Tonight the service at Bethlehem Lutheran is at 7 - the choir will be singing four anthems, two of which will be accompanied by handbells. The ringers have been working diligently to prepare, and it should be a lovely offering. There is also a piece by Rameau to which the text "Wake O Shepherds" has been attached that will feature the flute stylings of high school student Lauren Anderson.
The service at St. Mary's is at 10, and the choir will be singing several of Kirke Mechem's "7 Joys of Christmas."
Busy times, but good! Hallelujah!
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