Let me begin by saying that I love our Blessed Mother with all my heart.I have written before about Mary’s beautiful intercession in our family— about her granting us the very birthdays we’d picked for our children, and about the time a statue of Mary smiled at us.Why is it, then, that my outward devotions to this august Queen of Angels are so … [Read more...]
The Many Voices of Meryl
I love a good accent (seeing as I don't have one) and will oftenA. botherB. embarrassC. annoyD. haranguean out-of-towner who talks "funny". It's a little game I like to play. "Let me guess," I'll say to the lady with the British accent. "You're from England, right?""Actually, New Zealand," she'll reply with a slight look of condescension. I'm … [Read more...]
Making Music Praying Twice: A Reminder!
Today is the last day to receive $5.00 off on your purchase of Making Music Praying Twice (Homeschool Edition).Type MN mom in the customer code and you'll receive your discount.You may remember my review of this program. Well, we're still totally loving our CDs. All I have to do is start playing the opening song, “Good Day”, and Anthony stops … [Read more...]
Making Music Praying Twice
Subtitled: Out of the Frying Pan and into the Pot…and How We are SurvivingOn Sunday night I smiled to realize something: Directly following our crazy-busy weekend was…two full weeks of swim camp.* I smiled because what else can I do but deal with it? That is, after all, what we busy moms do best.Now then. Because we have a half hour of drive time … [Read more...]
Up and Coming
Would you like to know a secret? I’m home alone right now.(Well, okay, I’ve still got a baby and a dog to keep me company...but they’re basically quiet and therefore don’t count.)God bless those friends who come and take one’s kids, and who bring you a meal at the same time! This is a perk of being postpartum—such acts of kindness balance out all … [Read more...]
Go. See. Up.
I know you know that you should go, but I’m adding my review just ‘cause I want to.You really must see this movie.Grandma and Grandpa came to town yesterday and offered to take all the kids (minus one) to see it. They wanted to give us the afternoon off, I think, and seemed surprised when John and I tagged along.[And then—cha-ching!—they paid our … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Picks: A Review of Slumdog Millionaire
John and I squeezed in a date last night and went to see Slumdog Millionaire. Wow. We both agreed that it was very deserving of the Oscar for Best Movie.I do have to disagree with the snippet published in our local newspaper, which read, “You’re going to love this crowd-pleaser about a man accused of cheating on India’s ‘Who Wants to Be a … [Read more...]
On Another Lighter Note
Father Martin responded to yesterday’s blog post. Did you see his comment? (It’s number 18.) Thank you, Father! As always, it’s good to get the other person’s perspective—Seek First to Understand and all—before making a harsh judgment.I’ll tell you, though. I still have a hard time wrapping my head (and my heart) around this one. It’s a good thing … [Read more...]
In which I question what it means to be a Catholic, and also review a really good book.
“For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:20)In January I mentioned that Joe has been going to therapy to correct a tongue thrust problem. One of the perks is that, provided he was faithful in doing that week’s exercises, he gets to choose a DVD off … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Picks: A Review of the Movie “The Savages”
I chose “The Savages” as my “date night” movie on our anniversary. John took one look at it and said, “It’s a good thing I’ve got to work tonight.”It’s true. He would have hated it.Myself, I vacillated between being interested and depressed. It is a well-written movie with a good share of dry humor thrown in, and that is what caught my attention … [Read more...]
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