Ad-vent (n.)1. a coming into place, view, or being; arrival: the advent of the holiday season2. (initial capital letter): the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas, observed in commemoration of the coming of Christ into the world.3. a Liturgical season chiefly overlooked by most retailers.I have a love/hate relationship with Advent.On the … [Read more...]
Should he happen upon Gollum in the dark…
...my son will be ready! (Er, at least I hope he'd be.)Inspired by the riddle-guessing scene in The Hobbit, John Michael has begun creating his own.Here's the first one:I am big and often square;Sometimes broken things I bear.People come to eat and play;What am I?The answer's in my comment box! … [Read more...]
It’s Happening!
The stores are filling up with grim-looking people who don't smile.Yesterday the girls & I ran to Sam's Club to get a cake for the feast of Christ the King. As I peered at all the options: cheesecake ("Yuck!" said Maria. Can she be my daughter?); white with buttercream frosting (too birthdayish); Italian cream cake (That's the one!), I noticed a … [Read more...]
Still Feeling Thankful 3 Days Later
Some of the many blessings of this past Thanksgiving include, but are certainly not limited to: The amazing Thanksgiving feast put on my sister Mary and her husband Kelly. They are one of the cutest little gourmet couples you’ll ever meet. Have you tried a deep-fried turkey yet? Or Giada de Laurentis’ mashed potatoes? Do. Chocolate Pecan Pie … [Read more...]
Happy Feast of Christ the King!
13 As the visions during the night continued, I saw One like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven; When he reached the Ancient One and was presented before him,14 He received dominion, glory, and kingship; nations and peoples of every language serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, his kingship … [Read more...]
To Mom and Dad with Love from Margaret
- With an honorary dedication to older parents everywhere - The day was bright, the early morning sun falling with its customary late September crispness as I drove the 45 miles to my hometown. It was Sunday, and I arrived to find my father standing at the sink. Apron on, he had his hands in a bowl of apples just gathered from the trees out back. … [Read more...]
To Karen with Love & Blessings
Here are my children's Thanksgiving Trees!Included on their lists are: Mom & Dad Brothers & Sisters God Friends Henry & Mudge The Computer What was not included on their lists but what should have been was "It's a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," because they hurried through their work to go and watch it! Kids will be kids, and I am … [Read more...]
Welcome to the World!
Three birthdays in as many days!We would like to introduce you to our brand new godson:Ian Thomasborn in Anchorage, Alaskato our dear friends Sarah & Brianon November 20, 2006at 6:59 PMand weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz.May the Angels watch over you always, dear Ian, and may Our Blessed Mother be your forever friend and intercessor.We love you!PS. … [Read more...]
It’s Another Party!
Because...look who's 4 today!Last night when Daddy asked you and your sister, "How are my birthday girls?!" you replied, "I'm not the birthday girl yet." Because you weren't. Yet.Happy Birthday to our very particular little girl! How we love you for your stubborn streak--and for your big brown eyes and your smile.God knew what He was doing when He … [Read more...]
Bay-gel or Bag-el?
According to the "What American accent do you have?" I am from:The West"Your accent is the lowest common denominator of American speech. Unless you're a SoCal surfer, no one thinks you have an accent. And really, you may not even be from the West at all, you could easily be from Florida or one of those big Southern cities like Dallas or … [Read more...]
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