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Grace for the Painting

by Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Jem, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Spiritual Growth 16 Comments

Our little Cate is suffering from several allergies. We recently had her tested and it turns out she is allergic to cats (which we knew) and dogs (which we didn’t) and dust mites (do you blame her?). “I’m allergic to all my favorite pets!” she moaned.“You like dust mites for a pet?” Jem retorted.She is also severely allergic to certain tree pollens … [Read more...]

What a Difference

by Filed Under: Minnesohta, Minnesota Me Leave a Comment

...a day makes!The boys have been outside all afternoon, breathing in great big ginormous gulps of fresh air. They will not come in until called.The girls are more selective, of course. They will play on the tire swing, break for apples and peanut butter, draw with sidewalk chalk on the driveway, break for drawing imaginary friends at the kitchen … [Read more...]

An Impromptu Poll

by Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth, The Faith 26 Comments

The 3rd Commandment EditionCate and I have just returned from a trip to the grocery store, where I found myself annoyed by the number of people shopping on a Sunday.Note the contradiction.I can rationalize my actions just fine and so I’m going to ask you: Do you think it’s sinful to run one’s errands on a Sunday? Is there a difference between, say, … [Read more...]

A Corny Request

by Filed Under: Just Me, Lent, Minnesota Me, Pregnancy 11 Comments

…and other thoughts.Happy 5th Sunday of Lent, everyone! How is it going?I will tell you that I had an…interesting week, in that I tried to go without my beloved morning cup of half-caff. My motives were two-part—one, I would sacrifice the taste of the coffee, which I love, and two, I would cut way back on my caffeine consumption and as such, be a … [Read more...]

Catholics Come Home

by Filed Under: Current Affairs, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth, The Faith Leave a Comment

“We are Catholic. Welcome home.”Those are the closing words of a powerful video developed and promoted by the organization Catholics Come Home. According to their website, these videos were first aired in Phoenix during Lent of 2008. “For those who had fallen away from the practice of their faith, it lets them know that we want them to come home,” … [Read more...]

The Spirit is A’Movin’

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

I have a little assignment for you. I would like you to be on the lookout today for the movement of the Holy Spirit in your life. He’s present. What’s He up to?I’ll go first with an example.A week ago on Saturday evening, I had plans to attend a ladies’ night out. Some of my very best friends-of-the-heart were getting together at Cathie’s house, … [Read more...]