The Good Man's Prayer.

**Spoiler Alert**

Blake and I both agree.

The following is the most beautiful scene that has taken place on The Tudors thus far.

Warning: I'm being serious tonight...

Wolsey's downfall.

Breathtakingly sad.

Although he is portrayed throughout the show as a conniving and menacing individual at times, you can't help but realize the man is simply just a realist of his times. He's human.

Not only was the visual display of Wolsey's last prayer absolutely amazing, but his words were one of a true honest conversation between man and maker.

The portion of his prayer that struck me the greatest, so much that, yes, I am blogging about it, was this:

"..If I wanted forgiveness, I should ask for it, but...for all that I have done, and for all that I am yet to do, there can be no forgiveness. And yet I think I'm...I'm not an evil man. No, evil men pray loud and seek penance and think themselves closer to Heaven than I am. I shall not see its gaze, Lord, nor hear Your sweet words of salvation. I have seen eternity, I swear, but it was in a dream and in the morning all was gone."

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I hope you enjoy.

Caution: If you can't handle blood, refrain. There is but a little.

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Maybe this strikes me so deeply because I have my own inner demons that greet me daily. 

No one can be sure.

All I know is, I often feel as though I am not one deserving of forgiveness, nor am I one with enough credibility and privilege to even ask for it. But, I have to agree with Wolsey on this one:

I don't feel that I am an evil person.

Just human.

-Jess.

Well, that was a First....

Yesterday we celebrated Indiana's birthday.

She's one!

And we both realize that, yes, we are a bit ridiculous with this dog.

But we love her.

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In case you're curious, she devoured her doggy cake I made for her.

And we also spoiled her with toys she picked out all by her big-girl self at the pet store.

But, don't you worry your pretty little faces...

This was the first, and last, time that Miss Indiana will eat at the dinner table.

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We also attended a living Irish wake for Blake's mom last night.

For years she's been talking about how she wants to have her wake while alive, so she can be a part of it.
So she can give her two-cents throughout.

Strange, yes.

Brilliant, maybe.

Good times of laughter mingled with some tears, definitely.

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Blake and his siblings spoke about mom. I read a letter from Jason who is currently living in Chicago and couldn't attend, and Marissa's boyfriend, Daniel, played Flogging Molly's, "If I Ever Leave This World Alive" on acoustic guitar.

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(Yup, that's Blake's mom leading away her very own casket.)
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It was a great night, and Paula absolutely loved it.

That's what matters most.

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I hope your St. Patty's Day was filled with Irish Madness as was ours.

-Jess.

P.S. Isn't Blake cute in his little Irish digs. Yes, I simply adore him.

Mad World-Gary Jules.

Songs of the Irish.

To properly prepare myself for all of the exciting St. Patrick Day festivities tomorrow, I themed my daily run to Irish and Folk style music today.

I wanted to share some of the songs that came up; songs that I thoroughly enjoyed listening to.

Please Enjoy.

and

A Merry Irish Day to you All!

swagger-flogging molly.

saoirse-the young dubliners.

i'm shipping up to boston-dropkick murphys.

drunken sailor-blaggards.

little lion man-mumford and sons.

drowsy maggie-driftwood.

every dog has its day-flogging molly.

rocky road to dublin-the high kings.

-Jess.

The Classics, I do Enjoy.

Since I was tiny, my dad has taught me to appreciate the many classics of rock; especially that of Tom Petty. Its rainy nights such as these that I am grateful for this appreciation he has shared with me over the years.

This music is timeless.
Here are a few of the many classics I love and want to share with all of you.
Please Enjoy.

i should have known it-Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.

brown eyed girl-Van Morrison.

saving grace-Tom Petty.

all right now-Free.

two gunslingers-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

while my guitar gently weeps-The Beatles.

stuck in the middle with you-Stealers Wheel.

something in the air-Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.

up around the bend-Creedance Clearwater Revival.

don't come around here no more-Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.

Its a Birthday(s)

Last weekend we celebrated my sisters' birthday's; Jenifer and Sarah.

They aren't quite a year a part; 11 months to be nearly exact.

I'm not sure what my mom and dad were thinking (or if they were thinking, for that matter), but it does make the birthday parties convenient.

Happy Birthday, my sissies! Love you both!

Jeni and Sarah

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Blake and li'l Bey-Bey

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Bad-Bro D and sweet Mama w/her broken arm (sad)

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'Tima, Boo-Boo, and ornery-little Van

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And me and Keenan (Bey-Bey)

So cute!

-Jess.

Springin'

Loft's new spring looks.

I love Nautical. I love Stripes!

I'm Ready for Spring!

-Jess.

February.

February was a month of comfort and ease.

Filled with flats, boots, and lots of cardigans.

And...chopping of the hair.

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We've said our goodbyes, and we now find ourselves welcoming March with a friendly hello.

And many hopeful changes soon to come.

-Jess.