The Reading Room/Really Big Tower EditionUpdated to Add: George’s ears were pronounced “beautiful” by the pediatrician. Does this mean that I can’t read an otoscope? Or that your prayers were powerful enough to heal him?Hmm…In other news, Cate got her eyes checked while we were there. George’s ears may be “beautiful” but Cate’s vision is not. She … [Read more...]
Up in the Air
I regret that I have to shoot down this movie.My husband and I watched it on Sunday night and found it crude, formulaic, and quite depressing.Sorry, George. This was not the Oscar-nominated performance I’d hoped to see. A handsome man afraid of commitment? Really, that wasn’t that big a stretch.Rated 2 stars out of 4 … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Picks
Cate is at a birthday party across town this afternoon--a long birthday party, from noon to 5:00. (She's ecstatic.) Because the rest of the kids have choir at 5:15 and because the birthday party (providentially) is right by the church where we have choir...We are hanging out a local library for the duration.(Believe it or not, one of my children … [Read more...]
From the YouTube Jukebox
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long while. Oh my goodness, why haven’t you told me about it before?Granted, it's not for the faint of heart. But the acting! The drama! The passion! Tim Robbins!Okay, I’ll stop now.(I am on a bit of a Tim Robbins kick though. Raise your hand if you agree.) … [Read more...]
The Big White Barge
Here are ten facts about our family van.Because you asked.1. We won our van in a church raffle. It cost us a whopping $100.00.2. It is the largest vehicle I have ever driven. (Surprise surprise.) Once upon a time, we bought our first minivan—a Honda Odyssey, which I loved. I was pregnant with our third child at the time and I remember thinking, … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Picks: The Last-Minute Christmas Gift Edition
Are you feeling the crunch yet? I know I am! Don’t despair, though, because according to Amazon you can order today—standard shipping—and still receive gifts by Christmas 24th.This is assuming that you don’t, like, live in the hills of Afghanistan or something.Because you have all been so extremely helpful in suggesting gift ideas for my family, I … [Read more...]
Learning Him by Listening to Her: A Review of Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary
“We can’t conjure a powerful prayer experience; God is in charge of that. But we can make ourselves available for one.”--Karen EdmistenBecause October is the month of the Holy Rosary—and today its special feast day!—I am re-reading my copy of The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary.What a treasure this book has been for me.I have given away … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Picks
Actually, this is more of a tip than a pick.We will often listen to Classical music while working on our lessons. Because we don't have a stereo upstairs in the classroom, I had the idea (finally!) to play music videos on YouTube.(Quietly, of course.)We're listening to this today, though there's no telling where that will lead us.YouTube can be … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Picks
The Culinary, Literary & Musical EditionI saw “Julie & Julia” last night with my friends. Loved it. (It’s all about cooking and blogging and cooking—what’s not to love?)And plus they are both fond of pearls like me.Went home and reserved Mastering the Art of French Cooking at our local library. There are 43 people ahead of me in the queue, … [Read more...]
The Perfect Remedy for a Lonely Heart
You’ve seen the movie Return to Me, haven’t you?I’ve watched it, oh, maybe a dozen times. It helps me cope when I’m feeling lonely and makes me laugh when I’m feeling sad.“Grace has Bob’s dead wife’s heart!”(That’s the plot summary, yes, but it’s also one of my favorite lines from the film.)Do rent the movie if you haven’t yet. Let me know if you … [Read more...]
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