When my friend Dennis was still alive I used to take off one Friday approximately every month to drive out to the country and spend the day with him. Since his death I haven’t taken many days off just to enjoy the day. This past Friday was different. In order to take advantage of the beautiful autumn weather, and to visit our son, my wife and I took a day off from work this past Friday. It was everything you hope a day away from the office would be. We slept in a little bit, had some breakfast, and then headed down I-65 south. The day was a little overcast on the way to Elizabethtown but eventually turned into a picture perfect day. Traditionally priests live in houses called rectories but in today’s world housing for priests can vary from priest to priest. Nick lives alone in a patio home a few miles from his main parish and close to St. James School. After a brief stop there Nick decided he wanted to show us a small and beautiful church that is part of his responsibilities. It was quiet and peaceful place with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. After a tour we left there and drove a few miles to the Whistle Stop Café in Glendale. The food was awesome. It’s what I call good old country cooking. I went a little crazy and totally enjoyed a meal of country ham, mashed potatoes with white gravy, broccoli casserole, and biscuits. Did I mention the dessert of ice cream, bananas, hot fudge, and whipped cream? It took all three of us to finish one serving. Needless to say I did not eat for the rest of the day. As expected the traffic on I-65 north backed up on the way home so I got off on the Bardstown exit for the longer, more scenic, but as least I was moving, drive home. All in all it was a wonderful day. It lifted my spirit. I need to do this more often.
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