In light of the fact that we are celebrating a certain little girl’s 5th birthday today, the book contest winners will be announced later this evening.Thank you for understanding! … [Read more...]
Overheard on Our Way Out
“Daddy is so handsome all he needs is a top black hat to be my wife.”Sincerely,Angela (age almost 5) in MinnesotaPhoto Credit: My sweetie-pie friend Ruth Ann who came all the way over here to watch the kids so we could go out. … [Read more...]
For Cryin’ Out Loud
It’s only October 10th!On the menu for today? Grilled pork chops with a Carolina spice rub.That’s right—I said grilled.Mind you don’t burn your mittens.This does not bode well for the upcoming winter.This does not bode well at all.All for the greater glory of God, and that includes living (and grilling) in Arctic conditions, … [Read more...]
One Day Left: An Incentive
“Whether you’re a cradle Catholic who grew up with the rosary, a convert who came to it late as I did or merely a curious onlooker, I hope this book can act as a primer, a reference and a source of support. It comes to you not from an expert but simply from a fellow traveler. Think of me as your friend on the journey, offering to share the best … [Read more...]
Girls’ Night Out
Subtitled: A Spa Weekend (of Sorts)At my homeschool co-op’s first meeting in September, our parish priest gave a talk. He spoke to us moms about the importance of getting out with friends, and even suggested that we make time for an occasional overnight.And so we did.This is us last Saturday night. Hello, us! We chose a local hotel with a New … [Read more...]
Learning Him by Listening to Her: A Review of Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary
“We can’t conjure a powerful prayer experience; God is in charge of that. But we can make ourselves available for one.”--Karen EdmistenBecause October is the month of the Holy Rosary—and today its special feast day!—I am re-reading my copy of The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary.What a treasure this book has been for me.I have given away … [Read more...]
Jem(s) of the Day
Here’s what our wittle Anthony is up to these days.You have to say it like that. “Wittle” Anthony.Or you can call him a wittle man. Either is acceptableHere is a close-up of that cute wittle mouth.Oh dear. He needs a drool bucket.Let’s zoom back out.If you were here I’d even let you smell him. He just had a bath and he smells so good.It’s enough to … [Read more...]
As Luck Would Have It
Me: What do you want for lunch?Angela: Macaroni & cheese and pancakes!What a coincidence! We're having...neither.Still a doting mom, I promise, … [Read more...]
It’s Just a Game
Or is it?* Updated to Add *Final Score: Vikings 30; Packers 23(But I’m sure you already knew that.)After the second touchdown, I emailed my husband and asked, “Are you deaf yet?” His single word reply was “Huh?” He said that it was, not surprisingly, a very exciting game and that the crowd was on its feet for most of it.We were too.Okay, not … [Read more...]
Respect Life Sunday (Revisited)
Subtitled: 11 Years Ago Today......We were living in Boston and had just discovered (that morning) that we were expecting our son Jem. This on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi and on Respect Life Sunday, to boot!I was so pleased.Because it was Respect Life Sunday, John & Joe (& Jem) and I decided to take part in a Pro-Life march that … [Read more...]
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