Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
I am bleary eyed but happy.We were up late putting the finishing touches on our May Day baskets. They are not very complicated little ensembles, but we did hand stamp the nametags and that was time-intensive.Long story short: we will be delivering these at 6:00 a.m. (before our school friends leave for the day) and so I’d better get cracking on … [Read more...]
We have returned from our journey. Western North Dakota is still very flat, just so you know.Much of my family was able to meet up at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, and I’ll tell you—the hugs that I got from my nieces made the five-hour drive so very worth it. Thank you for your prayers; both young ladies were radiant.Which, given what they both have … [Read more...]
I apologize for the blurry image. The good camera is on the fritz again, which is another story for a different day.Anyway, this is the first seder we have had. It was a wonderful but condensed celebration; we started at 6:00 and needed to leave at 6:30 for the Holy Thursday Mass. Talk about girding one's loins and eating like those who are in … [Read more...]
Not much time for posting today; I have a story due tomorrow. (Yes, I will take a prayer or two that I make deadline and not kill my children in the process.)What? I'm serious.I would like to quickly share some photos from last Sunday's Pinewood Derby, though, as the proud momma of the gang below. Besides, I don't know that I'll ever get around to … [Read more...]
Part III: Local Color~ Shrimp trucks and shave ice; surfer dudes and snorkeling.~ Oh, and a bonus embarrassing bit about yours truly.Warning: this post contains a scene where the blog author vomits. So there you go, then. You’ve been warned.I. Shrimp!There are these lovely little shrimp trucks scattered all over the island. The food is cheap and … [Read more...]
An Irish Welcome (even though I'm all French)Here's Céad Míle Fáilte to friend and to roverThat's a greeting that's Irish as Irish can beIt means you are welcomeA thousand times overWherever you come from, Whosoever you be~ Happy St. Patrick's Day! ~ The Irish verse was found at IslandIreland.com.The clip art is from Webweaver's. … [Read more...]
Part II: PolynesiaWe spent our first day on Oahu at the Polynesian Cultural Center, which was very fun, very educational and a great introduction to Hawaii. Did you know that Hawaii was part of Polynesia? I sure didn’t! (This doesn’t bode well for my students, I know.)Seven Polynesian islands are showcased in the form of a series of villages: … [Read more...]
Part I: the ParticularsOur weeklong stay on Oahu was, for my husband and me, a brief but fairly comprehensive introduction to our 50th state.Let’s get this out of the way right now: I cried when we left Hawaii.It was just that perfect a vacation.It is just that beautiful a state.Hawaii is proof of God’s goodness, love and incredible artistry. Words … [Read more...]
Part Three of This Lenten Train is Bound for GloryA post composed of photos and quotes.“Man is a pilgrim all his life, a pilgrim of the Absolute, traveling towards a goal, seeking the face of God.” Pope John Paul the Great, Audience, Rome, 1986“Blow the trumpet in Zion! Proclaim a fast, call an assembly!” (Joel 2: 12-18)“Brothers and sisters: we … [Read more...]
You're like, what? 23 years old today?*I would like to introduce you to my dear friend, Sarah Jane. She’s a peach and you’d just love her.~ Mon amie et Moi ~ 30 December, 1994(I met my husband that same night.)Sarah and I met as college students on our way up to French camp, where we were both working as counselors. She was a happy Catholic—so was … [Read more...]
