For some excellent resources on how to keep the “hallow” in Halloween, you might want to consider:This website;This on-line article;Or this beautiful blog post.On a secular (but very fun) note, you will probably want to watch this movie:You will definitely be entranced.The spooky red eyes are optional.Have a blessed Halloween, everyone!Ad Jesum per … [Read more...]
Mom Humor
I watched a couple of my friend’s children this afternoon while she took all of the older kids to Feed My Starving Children.Her two-year-old little man was most upset when his momma left him, and so I asked if he would like to watch Curious George while I fixed lunch.Indeed he would. Not only that, but he was quickly joined by his older brother and … [Read more...]
An Auspicious Anniversary
One month ago yesterday, on the feast of the mighty Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, we brought home our puppy, Elody.(You’d better believe I noted the feast day. I need these guys to get me through this.)In honor, then, of the past 30 days, I have crafted a top ten list.Here it is.The Top Ten Reasons Why Having a Dog Makes Your Life … [Read more...]
“A Feast to Remember”
I cleaned my oven just in time.There’s a veritable feast going on at The Virtual Kitchen!Please stop by for some fantastic recipes, and don't forget to thank your fair hostess in passing.Thank you, Kristen!Image by Kristen. … [Read more...]
Foolish Pride
Even if I get nothing else of merit done this week, (blogging notwithstanding), I will have cleaned my oven.Isn’t it pretty?Seven years living in this house and I have just now discovered the Auto-Clean feature. I should be embarrassed but I’m too proud. … [Read more...]
If you were me…
Where would you be right now?Fancy this photo (taken on my deck a few seconds ago) a postcard. It’s 60 degrees and sunny—a perfectly beautiful Fall day.Wish you were here!With much love & many blessings,PS. I’m not trying to be obnoxious; I really do wish you were here so you could enjoy this! I’d make us tea and we could visit while the kids … [Read more...]
Scaredy Squirrel Takes on the World
When I was studying photography in art school and needed a break from the darkroom, I would wander up to the mezzanine to see what the graphic artists were up to. I stood there in awe of what these clever souls could do with a charcoal pencil and some acrylic……and I thought, “What fun! What imagination!”Mélanie Watt, the author and illustrator of … [Read more...]
If you give a mom a Holy Hour…
…from 4:00 to 5:00 a.m., she will need to brew a cup of coffee before she leaves.While she’s waiting for her coffee she will need to check her e-mail. Naturally.While she’s sipping her coffee and checking her e-mail, she may or may not get distracted. She may or may not have to hunt high and low for her shoes. She will totally try to ignore the … [Read more...]
The Dumbledore Discussion Continues…
…in the comment section of the post below.Opposing opinions are welcome. Your insight has been great. Thank you, all, for sharing. … [Read more...]
Stopping to Smell the Gummies
Ever one to speak in metaphors, especially when I’m cranky, I told my husband last night that I feel like I’m helplessly trapped inside a snowball and am rolling down the hill at lightening speed.You know the image—arms & legs a’ flailing as the snowball picks up size and acceleration—until, eventually, you crash.Ouch.It doesn’t help that I … [Read more...]
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