The article reflects on St. Blaise Day when throat blessings are performed, intertwining personal anecdotes of a retired individual confronting political distress. Despite not practicing Catholicism, the narrator feels a yearning for spiritual solace, prompting contemplation of returning to church for the throat blessing. The humorous narrative reveals the challenges of getting to church, from misplacing belongings to random distractions, painting a vivid picture of modern life's chaos against the backdrop of traditional Catholic rituals.
"I contemplated a return to the Church...wondering if getting my throat blessed might alleviate some of the distress I felt on Election Night."
"Many things conspire to keep a retiree from getting out of the house in the late morning...I dithered over whether or not to take my Buddhist prayer beads."
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