It’s occurred to me that I have had a Ginkgo Biloba moment.You know the kind—an instance of total forgetfulness where you’re thinking that you should either bea. apologizing profusely for your utter breach of etiquette; orb. praying fervently that no one is thinking you an ungrateful wench; orc. medicating your condition; ord. all of the above and … [Read more...]
Thankful Thursday
One picture is probably worth a thousand posts when it comes to my innumerable reasons for being thankful……but what’s the fun in that?Thank you, Diane, (and originally, Kristina) for reminding us to count our blessings.Here are ten of mine from today. Rather than get all picky about not having any half & half for this morning’s cup of coffee … [Read more...]
Perspective
Let’s talk about being grumpy.And then let us talk about joy.Yesterday was Monday and I was a big grumpy thing. None of the kids were sick, and neither was I. No auditors or social workers showed up at the door. There was chocolate in the house.Nonetheless, I still felt grumpy.The boys had been invited to a Cub Scouts get-together in the early … [Read more...]
Cooking Chicken Tikka Masala on a Saturday Afternoon
When I grow up, I want a gourmet kitchen.When I get it, you can come visit me. We’ll drink a glass of wine while we chop veggies; we’ll listen to music; we’ll eat well.Doesn’t that sound delightful? It was! That is, it is!I speak from recent experience.We spent the evening with some dear friends last night, and talk about a stress buster. (I’m … [Read more...]
An Auspicious Anniversary
One month ago yesterday, on the feast of the mighty Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, we brought home our puppy, Elody.(You’d better believe I noted the feast day. I need these guys to get me through this.)In honor, then, of the past 30 days, I have crafted a top ten list.Here it is.The Top Ten Reasons Why Having a Dog Makes Your Life … [Read more...]
To all of my Friends down South
…who are celebrating—finally!—the advent of Fall, with love from Minnesota.“All things bright and beautiful, All creatures, great and small,All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all.”(from The Creation by Cecil Frances Alexander)And to my friends in California who are worried about the fires, you are firmly in my prayers.Ad Jesum … [Read more...]
The door is open but God’s not knocking! On being Open to the both the “Yes” and the “No” of a New Baby
Danielle’s post “Being open to life. Again.” has struck a chord with many women. Again.I am chiming in with my two cents and 5 kids’ worth of wisdom, because I definitely have opinions on this subject. I believe that being open to life means so much more than having as many babies as God sends. In my case, it also means being ready to accept God’s … [Read more...]
For Margaret Mary, with Love & Honor
In defense of the tongue-in-cheek title of my last post, I do not think I’m a bad mother.I think I’m a darn good mother, actually, though flawed. Very flawed.Is it my pride that makes me think I’m a darn good mommy? Or perhaps my vanity?No. Rather, it is my faith in the assistance of grace; my tremendous love of the people to whom I’ve been … [Read more...]
Three Years Ago Today
I was hastily placing a last-minute order on-line—mittens from Hannah Anderrson for the cold Fall days ahead—as I bounced from foot to foot through the contractions.My husband then sped us up the road to United Hospital, while I blinked through the discomfort and tried to appreciate the beautiful, pink sunrise.Two hours later, my baby girl was … [Read more...]
B-Day
Hey, how ya doin’? (spoken in my best Chicago-ese)Today is Day 33 of my blog break.It is First Saturday.It is the vigil of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.And it is the last day of my Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. (Yikes! Prayer request!)I have much I hope to talk about, assuming I remember how to write. ; )Most of … [Read more...]
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