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...]
Love, Love, and more {Valentines Day} Love
Six of my six at-home kids are sick, falling like flies to the stomach flu. Poor sweeties. As I was setting out their Valentine's treats this morning, 16-year-old Cate smiled weakly. "Thank you for the puke ammo!" I laughed. This post will be heavier on photos than on words, I think, mainly because I've been taking pictures daily but … [Read more...]
On the Feast of her Queenship: a Habits Overhaul
I have had a perfectly wonderful 3-week break from blogging. I do not say "a perfectly peaceful" 3-week break, because our family room still looks like this: And I still have a 3-year-old whose idea of fun is this: And finally, I need to add to all the above the fact that our washing machine has been broken for the past month and … [Read more...]
It’s a Mad Mad World…
...but our anger only makes it worse. I sat down to write this blog post, having set my alarm for 5:35 and brewed a nice strong cup of Folgers Black Silk. I sat down to write and then “briefly” checked the news on Facebook. That, my friends, was the first mistake. First I scanned the headlines about the police shootings in … [Read more...]
Project Life: Day 124
My Little Would-Be Virtuoso (Cross-posted from Facebook as part of my Photo-a-Day Series) There are a thousand words that could go into this picture. What do I want to remember most about the events surrounding this unplanned shot? The stress-snacking on Sun Chips on the way to the lesson? Not so much, though it’s true that fitting in … [Read more...]
Making a Clean Sweep for Spring!
Or: That Time these People Saved my Space When Eric Rogers, owner of White Lotus Cleaning in Minneapolis, emailed to ask if I'd like a free spring cleaning in exchange for a review, I didn't hesitate: "Oh, no thank you, Mr. Rogers. When it comes to cleaning I am IN CONTROL." And Eric was all like, "April Fool's?" And my … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
May the peace, joy, and LOVE of this season be in your hearts and in your homes. ♥ Everything is extra except for Him. Look for Him and you'll find Him. I love you! Margaret in Minnesota … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanking God for the gift of love and life... For family, for friends... For you. Thank you for sharing this space with me, dear readers! Have a blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving. ♥ … [Read more...]
A 63 Degrees & Sunny Kind of Sunday
...which is, like, basically unheard of mid-November in Minnesota, and which is why we've been draining the day to its very dregs. A beautiful Mass (the last green Sunday of Ordinary Time!)... A late-ish lunch of Chipotle-style burritos... And picking up the college boy for an overnight with the family! Sometimes, you know, ya just … [Read more...]
Of Violins and Veterans
The thing about blogging daily is, I don't know if I should keep it brief because I've been putting so much content out there. Today, I think, I'll keep it brief. Truth and beauty. Today I am grateful for truth and beauty, in the form of the violin lessons that two of my kids are taking (I'm learning too! 'Cause it's Suzuki!) and I am profoundly … [Read more...]
