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4 Memes to the Wind Part III: The Saga of the Rockin’ Girl Blogger

July 27, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Gratitude, Memes, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

rockin’ (adj.) Something that's really cool. Something / someone can be regarded as “rockin’ ” if it is / they are as cool as rock (music)Well, having been nominated for a Rockin’ Girl Blogger award by three of my sweetie pie friends, I am (reluctantly, but finally) responding in kind.I say reluctantly because…well…I’d thought my rockin’ days had … [Read more...]

Destination: Law School

July 26, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me 7 Comments

I was drinking one of those funky SoBe “Life” waters you can get by the 15-pack at Sammie’s when Angela came over.“May I have some juice?” she asked. (She talks like that now. In full sentences. Sometimes it’s cute and sometimes it’s just Too Much.)“Sure,” I replied, “Although actually it’s water.”“No, it’s not,” she argued. “It’s juice.”“No,” I … [Read more...]

Hey, as long as it’s got caffeine I’m good.

July 25, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Minnesota Me, My Writing Elsewhere, odds and ends 10 Comments

Though I prefer the words “low maintenance” to “plain”.I have to meet a deadline today—yes, prayers are appreciated—and there’s not much time for bloggin’! So the best I can do for you, my friend, is to share a quick cup of coffee and get back to work.You Are a Plain Ole Cup of JoeBut don't think plain - instead think, uncomplicatedYou're a low … [Read more...]

No More Looth Tooth

July 24, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Moments of Incredible Joy, Special Events 5 Comments

And in its place, a brand new spitting hole! … [Read more...]

One of those Days

July 24, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Keeping It Real, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 16 Comments

Today has been one of those days.*One of those days...When you’re coughing like an old woman with a pack-and-a-half-a-day habit. An old woman who’s run out Kleenex, further, and who must make do with toilet paper to keep up with all the blecky stuff her nose is producing.One of those days…When your daughter loses her first tooth at piano lessons … [Read more...]

Storming Heaven

July 23, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Prayer Leave a Comment

Donna-Marie is asking for our prayers.*Here is the reason:The two boys were hiking at a hiking park. Briant went ahead of his buddy, Tyler. When Tyler caught up to him he couldn't find Briant and looked around. A rock had become lose under Briant's foot and he fell hundreds of feet. Tyler heard Briant's groans from below. Tyler had to scale down … [Read more...]

Yeah, the Twins lost 7-2.

July 22, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events 3 Comments

Not that you’d know it from these faces! Image courtesy of Grandma Cathy and Grandpa Doug. Thank you, you two! Our boys won't soon forget it! … [Read more...]

I still don’t know who dies.

July 22, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, Reviews 8 Comments

The following has been gleaned from my comment box, where a healthy and helpful discussion has been going on re. HP.Barbara says: I have one bit of advice for moms who haven't read them, but would maybe start with Book One. My advice is start with the most recent book. If it makes you think twice for just a moment, don't let your children read … [Read more...]

Not the best theology, perhaps…

July 22, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me 2 Comments

This is what we overheard coming home from confession this evening:I see the moon and the moon sees me.God bless the moon who baptized me! Like I said, our two-year-old’s theology is not as sound as it could be...…but it’s very cute regardless. … [Read more...]

So Who Died?

July 21, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me 18 Comments

Did you do the Harry Potter thing last night?If so, how was it?We are on the fence in terms of all things Harry. Being the curious sort, though, I'd love to hear where you all stand (or as in our case, sit). … [Read more...]

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