First, an admission: I am—and have always been—prone to drama. This is a shocking revelation, I know. You had no idea. And yet, even knowing as he does my off-Broadway tendencies, my husband was startled when he read my latest post. “Sheesh,” he said, and I’m quoting him verbatim. “Sheesh.” Because even for me, that post was dramatic. … [Read more...]
The New Normal
See this couch? Seizing their opportunity while Mom’s in the bathroom This couch is my new normal. Sitting on it, lying on it, splayed with a book and not-going-NOWHERE on it...that is the stuff and nothin’ of my days, it seems, at least until we—meaning Baby and I—work our way through this first trimester. And I am using the word … [Read more...]
My Mother’s Day Wish
:: A Good Nap :: Whenever…wherever...however I want. (Maybe not on the stairs, though.) ♥ Happy Mother’s Day! ♥ … [Read more...]
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday
The Sometimes-Total-Surrender-is-What-God-Wants Edition Continued prayers, please? ☺ … [Read more...]
Divine Mercy Sunday
The Second Sunday of Easter is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday.Today’s message—that of unconditional love and forgiveness—is both a consolation to me, a sinner, and a call to action. In other words, having been shown great mercy in my life, I am called to show great mercy.I stand to learn a lot from this feast.For me, it’s more like…really, Lord? … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday Album
Here are some of my favorite photos from Easter Sunday. They are not always the “best” shots in terms of lighting & composition & everyone-looking-at-the-camera-and-smiling-ness, but they do capture the spirit of the day......and for that reason, I like ‘em.::In the Morning::Getting this shot made getting up at 7:00 worth it.My bookend boys … [Read more...]
Happy Easter!
He is risen! Alleluia!This photo was taken by my friend Bearing’s husband.Thank you, Mark! This is once again the post-vigil picture and I had to work really, really hard to get it. I think it might be a teenager thing, and I think (possibly) that I don’t care. I think that I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t sweetly request demand these annual photos.And … [Read more...]
En Famille
(This post was originally published on March 31, 2010. I am pulling it from the archives because my father turned 87 on Wednesday and I wasn't able to be there with him. I am pulling it from the archives...just because.) What do you do when your kids are scheduled to sing in the local choir on the same day as your father’s 85th birthday celebration … [Read more...]
Levity
So my blog’s been a little…heavy lately. With that in mind, I have a light & fluffy post in the making with pictures from yesterday’s Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast.Real men wear hairnets. You knew that, right? Now if I can just convince my husband to let me post his photo…Meanwhile, here is one of my favorite shots from the morning:It’s my … [Read more...]
True Love
Is there a Valentine's card that can capture--really capture--the love & commitment behind something like this?Not really.True love is complicated.True love is hard.True love doesn't often last 65 years!It's true. My mom and dad have been married for 65 years, and on January 29th, we kids got together. Keep in mind that when I say "we kids", I … [Read more...]
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