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Yeah, the Twins lost 7-2.

July 22, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events 3 Comments

Not that you’d know it from these faces! Image courtesy of Grandma Cathy and Grandpa Doug. Thank you, you two! Our boys won't soon forget it! … [Read more...]

I still don’t know who dies.

July 22, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, Reviews 8 Comments

The following has been gleaned from my comment box, where a healthy and helpful discussion has been going on re. HP.Barbara says: I have one bit of advice for moms who haven't read them, but would maybe start with Book One. My advice is start with the most recent book. If it makes you think twice for just a moment, don't let your children read … [Read more...]

Not the best theology, perhaps…

July 22, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me 2 Comments

This is what we overheard coming home from confession this evening:I see the moon and the moon sees me.God bless the moon who baptized me! Like I said, our two-year-old’s theology is not as sound as it could be...…but it’s very cute regardless. … [Read more...]

So Who Died?

July 21, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me 18 Comments

Did you do the Harry Potter thing last night?If so, how was it?We are on the fence in terms of all things Harry. Being the curious sort, though, I'd love to hear where you all stand (or as in our case, sit). … [Read more...]

Pass the Popcorn

July 21, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

For the use of the word abortion 3x and the word death 1x. What’s your blog rated? hat tip: Sarahndipity … [Read more...]

Stuff and Fluff for a Friday’s Post

July 20, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, odds and ends 4 Comments

Great Grandma B. is due to arrive in an hour, (she's from the awesome state of Illinois, and is being spirited our way by Auntie Terri), and I have a couple of minutes to crank out a post before the brownie cupcakes are done & I'm called to entertain.Thank you very much for your input on my new banner! You helped me “over the hump” of my … [Read more...]

Seriously Tempted…

July 20, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Minnesota Me 25 Comments

...to change the photo in my banner.What do you think? … [Read more...]

4 Memes to the Wind: Part II

July 19, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Marriage, Memes, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

Having been tagged by sweet Elaine of A Wink and a Smile, here is my version of:8 Things About Me & My Hubby I am four-and-a-half years older than my husband. (Cradle robber!) Feeling very self-conscious about this fact the first time I met his mother, who is about the same age as my sisters, I kept alluding to my advanced age without admitting … [Read more...]

Heavy Rain, Heavy Heart

July 18, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Prolife 8 Comments

The weather is reflecting my heart today. How does it know to do that?This tea, therefore, is just the thing. Have you seen this at the market? Double the bergamot! Mmm...In any case, I know you probably stop by this blog for a dose of light-hearted humor. Ordinarily I'd be happy to oblige you, but today I'm thinking Roe v. Wade (of all unhappy … [Read more...]

4 Memes to the Wind

July 18, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Memes, Minnesota Me 5 Comments

I am way behind in the meme department, with four (at last count) on the docket and hopefully none that I’m missing. Memes are tricky things; on the one hand, I am always pleased to be picked because in grade school I almost never was, (insert small sad sigh for the non-athlete in me), and yet, on the other hand, I always feel a strong sense of … [Read more...]

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