...but our anger only makes it worse. I sat down to write this blog post, having set my alarm for 5:35 and brewed a nice strong cup of Folgers Black Silk. I sat down to write and then “briefly” checked the news on Facebook. That, my friends, was the first mistake. First I scanned the headlines about the police shootings in … [Read more...]
Project Life: Day 124
My Little Would-Be Virtuoso (Cross-posted from Facebook as part of my Photo-a-Day Series) There are a thousand words that could go into this picture. What do I want to remember most about the events surrounding this unplanned shot? The stress-snacking on Sun Chips on the way to the lesson? Not so much, though it’s true that fitting in … [Read more...]
Making a Clean Sweep for Spring!
Or: That Time these People Saved my Space When Eric Rogers, owner of White Lotus Cleaning in Minneapolis, emailed to ask if I'd like a free spring cleaning in exchange for a review, I didn't hesitate: "Oh, no thank you, Mr. Rogers. When it comes to cleaning I am IN CONTROL." And Eric was all like, "April Fool's?" And my … [Read more...]
For those of you who are not on Facebook…
...here are our photos from today, i.e. EASTER. (Aren't I considerate? :-) ) (Posting them both here AND there? ) Happy Easter, everyone! He is risen, indeed He is RISEN! … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
May the peace, joy, and LOVE of this season be in your hearts and in your homes. ♥ Everything is extra except for Him. Look for Him and you'll find Him. I love you! Margaret in Minnesota … [Read more...]
The Gift of Being…
Forgive me, will you, for taking a whole week to write this post? I've been dragging my feet about doing so because it means dealing with matters of the heart... ...and my heart is tender when it comes to these two. In my heart, I am still their little girl, and this little girl doesn't want to lose them. First, though, the … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanking God for the gift of love and life... For family, for friends... For you. Thank you for sharing this space with me, dear readers! Have a blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving. ♥ … [Read more...]
A 63 Degrees & Sunny Kind of Sunday
...which is, like, basically unheard of mid-November in Minnesota, and which is why we've been draining the day to its very dregs. A beautiful Mass (the last green Sunday of Ordinary Time!)... A late-ish lunch of Chipotle-style burritos... And picking up the college boy for an overnight with the family! Sometimes, you know, ya just … [Read more...]
Of Violins and Veterans
The thing about blogging daily is, I don't know if I should keep it brief because I've been putting so much content out there. Today, I think, I'll keep it brief. Truth and beauty. Today I am grateful for truth and beauty, in the form of the violin lessons that two of my kids are taking (I'm learning too! 'Cause it's Suzuki!) and I am profoundly … [Read more...]
In Honor of Our Fallen Heroes: a Calendar that Remembers
Ed. Note: Today (Tuesday) is the 240th Anniversary of the Marines. (Thank you for your service, Daddy! Thank you thank you to all our Marines.) Sometimes you just know that a person's meant to enter your life. I felt that way on Sunday morning when, driving home from my holy hour at 5:00, I heard an interview on AM 1280 The Patriot … [Read more...]
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