In the small town outside Dublin the fish are so fresh that the entire town smells only of moss and grass. People go about their business without cares or worries nothing has really changed here since 1200. For such a small town the cathedral is large looking and enriched so as i walk through the knave to the alcove An Old woman is in huddled discussion with the Priest her sister awaits in the first pew and I ask the Parish Priest if its ok to take pictures. But cant help but hover near to eavesdrop on the religious discussion. My Husband cant walk Father He cant walk up the hills no more and I have to drive him because the city service wont pick him up unless he is in a wheelchair. She waits sheepishly for him to take the information in "ahh that is a shame a shame indeed and and the both of you come every week" Says the priest. He nods Blessing a huge bottle of water, one of 6 on the floor he is adding to the fountain "Yes Father " she continues "And as you know I'm always cooking and bringing food in with me too and times is getting tough Father. She lowers her head And He adds "That you do Dear That you do Aye and your a pious and upright right member of me parish for sure Sister. So what can I do to help you with all that dear. He looks to her for an answer." She shuffles her feet opens her purse. " Well Father its come to my attention that as a long standing member of the Lords church in good standing I thought there Might be a solution to this financial conundrum.
So's that Me and my Husband can continue to come here and do the Lords work." Now that the crux of the matter has arrived he puts down the water jug and places his hand to his face. "Ahhhh I see I see Dear. Ok So this is what we shall do...Every month You bring my secretary all your gas and car repair bills and all your grocery bills. And he will give you a receipt That way you'll get back every red penny from the government" And he goes back to his jug She shuffles her papers back in her purse saying "Ahh thanks Father I knew you'd help me. And as she winks at her sister in the first pew He says over his shoulder "That's ok Sister the Lord don't mind at all if we screw the state once and awhile. I smile and say its a lovely church. He squints at me like I may be a govt spy sees the camera and says.... Heart of the village for 700 years Son. Take ha look through the graveyard outside its really quite interestingI bet it is.
