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Pumpkins Pumpkins and More Pumpkins

October 28, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Food and Drink, Minnesota Me 9 Comments

Who doesn't just love pumpkins? Who finds that they are inspired by just the sight of them? And who doesn't just love a good pumpkin dessert? You don't? My eyes narrow suspiciously. I shrug. I eat your dessert.Here are three of the ways I've been inspired by these spherical orange wonders.I. A Hole (or Several) in OneTake a largish pumpkin. Note … [Read more...]

Coming Clean

October 28, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 17 Comments

Well, I did it! I went several hours without checking my e-mail!No applause, please. (Humble smile) Just leave congratulatory comments at the bottom of this post. (Eyes twinkle mischievously)For anyone who didn’t read between the lines in my last post (and I quote: “My goal for today is to check my e-mails less and to check in with God more … [Read more...]

Angst Management 101

October 27, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Spiritual Growth 3 Comments

"Why do you not know how to interpret the present time?" (Luke 12:56). "The Lord continues to pass by in our life. He tells us of his presence by a variety of signs, but we often do not recognize him. Christ is present in sickness and tribulation which, if we accept God’s Will, can serve to purify us. He exists in the people we work with, in those … [Read more...]

Sometimes I ponder…

October 26, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Humor, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

My life as a blogger.I just sitAt the screenAnd I think.And then in the midstOf these Very Deep Thoughts,A voice rings loud behind me:Camille’s got a poopie! … [Read more...]

Ten Random Facts Meme

October 25, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me 13 Comments

Ever one to enjoy a good list, (and humbly considering myself tagged by Karen and Alicia), here are my ten random facts:1. I sang in a band during my freshman year of college. It was a short-lived venture, to the relief of my parents and the amelioration of my GPA. This in turn led to my learning fancy words like amelioration.2. I once swam with a … [Read more...]

“Real” Beauty

October 24, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Current Affairs, Minnesota Me 4 Comments

Danielle has a very interesting discussion going on over at her blog today.I would love to hear the opinion of some other blogging mothers, especially if you have older daughters. Karen? Cay? Alice? What's your take on all this? … [Read more...]

Still Life with Sharpie

October 24, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me 5 Comments

Scroll down to the post entitled “Baking 911.”Replace the mixing bowl with one purple permanent marker.Replace the grinning toddler with her annoyed, bottle-of-bleach-and-scrub-brush-wielding momma.For every day a different scene! … [Read more...]

We are His Workmanship

October 23, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Minnesota Me Leave a Comment

Elizabeth has put together a beautiful post at Real Learning ...beautiful, because it is all about the babies!Oh, how we love them. These little ones are purely, plainly and unequivocally a gift from God. They are our blessing and a grace-filled, daily reminder that hey, it is not just all about us.8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; … [Read more...]

Baking 911

October 23, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me 4 Comments

Around here we call it "Red Red Cake" for a reason."Red Velvet" is simply too elegant an appellation for us chefs, that's certain.Consequently, if you would like our family's recipe for red red cake, go here. … [Read more...]

The Thin Red Line

October 21, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 20 Comments

My friends have been known to laugh at me. I buy my pregnancy tests in bulk at Sam’s Club.What’s more, I am the kind of person (and this might be included in a “Ten Odd Facts about Me” meme) that places such importance upon the Liturgical year that I will plan my pregnancy tests around the feast days.Seriously.So, for example, I know that I found … [Read more...]

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