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A Mother’s Love

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Prayer, The Faith 3 Comments

Or: On the 2nd Day of Two Great FeastsFrom In Conversation with God (Vol. VII):The example of St. Monica remained engraved on the soul of St. Augustine so that years later, perhaps recalling his mother, he exhorted: Do everything in your power to obtain the salvation of those in your family.And from Pope John Paul II:People said of St. Monica that … [Read more...]

A Day at the (Minnesota State) Fair

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, Special Events 11 Comments

One of the reasons that I like to go to the fair is that it is our last big hurrah of the summer.That and I just really like to spend my husband’s money.I’m good at spending my husband’s money.And he’s good at making more of it.It’s a symbiotic relationship.(He loves it when I joke like this, by the way.)What were we talking about? Ah yes, the … [Read more...]

Turn the Head

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Parenting Leave a Comment

My husband is the head of our home, of course, which makes me the neck. This means that sometimes, when Daddy is being stern and/or unreasonable—in other words, when he says no—my children will come to me with this entreaty: “Turn the head, Momma! Turn the head!”That’s my cue. I will wheedle and smile and flirt if I have to…and nine out of ten … [Read more...]

Like a Child

by Filed Under: Just Me, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 17 Comments

Ed. Note: This posted was published earlier today and then yanked in a fit of angst. I am going through a period of emotional upheaval today--the Dark Night of the Soul, perhaps? Ha. I'm nowhere near it--which is wreaking havoc in every arena. Here it is again, though. Read fast--there is no guarantee that it'll be up tomorrow. The other day my … [Read more...]

Another Candle on the Cake

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Minnesota Me, Special Events 1 Comment

Subtitled: I’ll take my ice cream on the side.I know a gal who has a birthday today! She’s sweet, she’s Southern, and she has an excellent sense of humor.That’s why I “made” her this cake, you see.(That and the fact that I know that she loves Rednecks.)And I love her!Do stop by Jennie C’s and wish her a Happy Birthday. Have a beer and have a laugh; … [Read more...]

Curls are Back

by Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Felicity, Minnesota Me, My Girls 6 Comments

To the tremendous delight of my daughters last night, they realized that:1. Not only would they have curls on the morrow;2. They also had matching accessories!I did not plan that.And now, (because I know that many of you are singing the song already), I give you the following snippet of gone-but-not-forgotten Americana:My nephew used to get these … [Read more...]