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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...]

Smells and Bells and Giorgio

by Filed Under: Felicity, Friends of the Heart, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Special Events 4 Comments

Company came for dinner last night, which means I cleaned like a madwoman all afternoon. A half an hour before our guests were due to arrive, I ran upstairs to shower and change. (We always save ourselves for last, don’t we? It’s risky, but we do.)Angela, herself quite unassuming in a sundress and wind-whipped braids, came over to me once I’d … [Read more...]

Covering One’s Bases

by Filed Under: Felicity, Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Prayer 1 Comment

Or, in this case, one’s foundation!We’re having a bit of weather at present.Now, ordinarily the heavy rain and high winds would seem cozy; however, given the storms of a week and a half ago and the damage that they inflicted, we are instantly on guard at the sight of those dark clouds. We’ve done the drills; we’ve kept vigil in the basement. … [Read more...]

Mommy Time

by Filed Under: Felicity, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls 7 Comments

I have a message on my refrigerator that’s been posted by my Cate:Scheghwele for MoMMytimeShe has penciled her name neatly upon it and is waiting for her time slot.She got the idea for scheduling “Mommy Time” from Michelle Duggar, the mom of 17 (and one on the way!) who, some may claim, has even more of a reason than I do to post a similar … [Read more...]