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by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me 3 Comments
Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me 3 Comments
The grain of salt became a pillar. … [Read more...]
by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Food and Drink, Minnesota Me 15 Comments
I was flipping through the latest catalogue from Sam’s Club when I saw that there were flag cakes and red, white & blue cupcakes listed in the Fall Favorites section.I had to pause and think about that one for a moment and then—I think—I got it.It’s not a Labor Day thing, I don’t think.It’s a 9-11 thing, isn’t it?And it’s turning into a Memorial … [Read more...]
by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, Prayer, Prolife 8 Comments
Father Euteneuer’s latest e-newletter takes on the demonic abortion industry.In it, he compares the culture of death (specifically, abortion) to the ritual blood sacrifice to the god of child murder, Moloch, saying:The modern abortion industry offers ritual blood sacrifice to the ancient abortion demon. It is in every way a demonic religion. It has … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, Prayer 11 Comments
Having invoked the powerful intercession of good St. Benedict, the kids and I drove across town this morning to meet up with friends and former Catholic Vacation Bible School classmates.The mission: to pray for an end to abortion and in particular, for those performed at a local clinic.We find it ironic that the sign on this clinic reads "Health … [Read more...]
by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Anecdotal, Cultural Commentary, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me 10 Comments
Pardon the exclamatory headline, friend.It’s just that…did you know that?A friend of mine recently sat in on a bar-side trivia game in Jamaica, (lucky her), where one of the questions was—you guessed it—what is the capital of Minnesota? She was the only American who knew the answer!Which is: St. Paul, of course.Everyone else said … [Read more...]
by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, Prolife 18 Comments
This is where I rail.The FDA has approved a birth control pill that ends a woman’s monthly period.According to an article published in the Washington Post, “Lybrel is designed for women who find their periods too painful, unpleasant or inconvenient and want to be free of them.”What a wonderful world it will be when we women are delivered from … [Read more...]
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If you’ve read this week’s National Catholic Register you’ve seen this already, but according to a recent study, kids with religious parents are happier and better behaved.You didn’t need a study to figure that out, though, did you.Here is the whole article. … [Read more...]
by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, Prayer 1 Comment
To spend a little--heck, how about a lot of extra time with your children.Tonight’s the Night To call up your parents and ask, “How are you?”Tonight’s the NightTo read a stirring, intellligent commentary on this latest tragedy; and maybe one more for good measure to bring you peace.Tonight’s the NightTo not think about the bad stuff, so much….but … [Read more...]
I’m Margaret in Minnesota, and this is my mom's-eye perspective of a kid-heavy life. I love the Lord; I take lots of photos; and I try to always tell it like it is, from sex to depression and everything in between! I hope you enjoy your time here. ♥