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Going Places: a Midlife Reflection & Modern Map Art Review

October 2, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 2 Comments

Once, for Christmas, my four sisters and I drew names for a gift exchange. My sister Mary was surprised, I think, when I told her the "boring" gift that I had in mind: an  atlas.  I wanted an atlas. Because I wanted the world. To this day, I love maps and traveling, but am not {currently} at a stage in my life when I can go very far. … [Read more...]

On Having (or not Having) an Addiction-Filled 4th

June 30, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Addiction, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

In a nutshell: The food & the booze are meant to give glory to God but can become an addiction when used as a means to an end. How's that for a happy 4th of July blog post? :-)   This morning I went to confession face-to-face.  "My mom died two months ago," I began. "My dad is dying and my son leaves for the Marines in two weeks. … [Read more...]

Going Home to North Dakota

June 29, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Going Home, Gratitude, My Boys, Special Events 6 Comments

The June 2017 Edition This will be a post largely told in pictures because when it comes to an altogether too brief family reunion... ...who needs words? Okay, here's a little background.  We went home last week—five of my kids and me—to see my Daddy, my brother, my cousin Jim (who was on his way to my parents' hometown), … [Read more...]

The Simple Woman’s Daybook

April 7, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Gratitude, Motherhood, Special Events 10 Comments

The post-Chicago Edition This blog post is dedicated to my dear friend Barbara, who asked me to write a post about LIFE. It was inspired by Peggy's blog, where the daybook idea originated. For Today I am happy to be back in this space. I miss blogging dearly—I miss the connections—and I am getting close to maybe (please, God) finding a … [Read more...]

A Polish Ode to My Friend Tina

July 31, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Current Affairs, Honest Blogging, Special Events, Spiritual Growth, The Faith 6 Comments

Reflections of an Overthinker on Love, Hope & World Youth Day in Krakow... ...with Just a Touch of Envy to Keep Things Real   “Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.” ― St. Francis de Sales   First off, I blame this post on my son and St. Martha. This is why. We were driving along on … [Read more...]

Who’s YOUR superhero?

February 13, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Family Fun, Marriage, Special Events 2 Comments

:: A Valentine's Day Meditation (& Netflix Review) ::   See those two little men in the photo above? I can tell you who their superhero is, no joking.  It's me, Minnesota Mom. I'm the woman that rocks their world.   Yes, seriously. (But don't tell them I told you.) * * * That said, I have to be very … [Read more...]

The best resolution? No more resolutions!

December 31, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Just Me, Resolutions, Special Events 4 Comments

Instead, my friend, I'm building habits.  There's so much that I could talk about--so much I'd love to talk to about!--but I need to keep today's post rather brief. We're leaving tomorrow to celebrate Christmas with John's family, because (speaking of working on strong new habits) who says that you have to celebrate on December 25th? Not … [Read more...]

In Honor of Our Fallen Heroes: a Calendar that Remembers

November 10, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesohta, Special Events 2 Comments

Ed. Note: Today (Tuesday) is the 240th Anniversary of the Marines. (Thank you for your service, Daddy! Thank you thank you to all our Marines.)   Sometimes you just know that a person's meant to enter your life. I felt that way on Sunday morning when, driving home from my holy hour at 5:00, I heard an interview on AM 1280 The Patriot … [Read more...]

More about the Holy Souls

November 3, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Special Events, Spiritual Growth 2 Comments

It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins.” (2 Maccabees 12:46) Photo credit: My sweet and talented friend, Annie Norton   Look, Mom dear reader! Three posts in three days! (Only 27 more to go.) (Let me just say that a definite shift in habit's going to be required.) So … [Read more...]

“Trick or Stream”

October 30, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Family Fun, Motherhood, Special Events 5 Comments

Some Thoughts (and Movies) about Who We Are on Halloween Note to the Unsuspecting Reader: This is an Netflix-sponsored post, but the views expressed within are mine. There now. You've been warned.   I wish today were a TGIF kinda day. You know exactly what I mean, I'm sure—a kick back kinda day, relax and chill before the … [Read more...]

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