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Saints & Scholars 2007

by Filed Under: Homeschooling, Minnesota Me, Special Events 7 Comments

Our homeschool co-op had its annual performance of Saints & Scholars last night, and the event’s photographer gave me the go-ahead to share these. (Thank you, Sir!)The theme was “Around the World in 80 Saints: A Holy, Global Tour.” No one seemed to mind that there were actually only 40 saints represented, including a guest appearance by Pope … [Read more...]

All I’m saying is, it’s been wet.

by Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Current Affairs, Minnesota Me 1 Comment

I’m feeling the need to clarify something.The title of my last post has nothing to do with the brouhaha going on in Portland, Maine.I penned those words before I saw the story, and though I am greatly dismayed and disgusted by what is going on in King Middle School, I was not sending a subliminal message with that title.What I meant is that it’s … [Read more...]

Am I dreaming or is this Portland?

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, The Dawg 16 Comments

So I don’t know what the weather’s been like where you’re at, but around here we’ve had nothing but rain, rain, rain. Rain when we’re standing outside at 6:00 a.m. (bleary-eyed and in need of a cup of coffee) so that the puppy can go potty; Rain when we’re taking the puppy out for her mid-morning promenade (because, you know, some dogs need a … [Read more...]

The door is open but God’s not knocking! On being Open to the both the “Yes” and the “No” of a New Baby

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 16 Comments

Danielle’s post “Being open to life. Again.” has struck a chord with many women. Again.I am chiming in with my two cents and 5 kids’ worth of wisdom, because I definitely have opinions on this subject. I believe that being open to life means so much more than having as many babies as God sends. In my case, it also means being ready to accept God’s … [Read more...]

For Margaret Mary, with Love & Honor

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 9 Comments

In defense of the tongue-in-cheek title of my last post, I do not think I’m a bad mother.I think I’m a darn good mother, actually, though flawed. Very flawed.Is it my pride that makes me think I’m a darn good mommy? Or perhaps my vanity?No. Rather, it is my faith in the assistance of grace; my tremendous love of the people to whom I’ve been … [Read more...]

M in M is a very bad Mom.

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Food and Drink, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Special Events 10 Comments

Or at the very least, a very bad cake decorator.My oldest daughter wanted me to make a cake like this for our 3-year-old’s recent birthday:Instead, they all got this:I call it my “Turrets in a Cloud” cake. Impressive, isn’t it?There was a time when I would stay up until 3:00 a.m. putting the finishing touches on an elaborately frosted, … [Read more...]