~ 1 ~I am thinking about possibly returning to my South Beach Diet discussion of three weeks ago. I’m considering it. Maybe.Then again, I may just continue to hide out behind my keyboard with a bowlful of peanut butter-filled pretzels and not blog about such controversial topics ever again.~ 2 ~Speaking (or not speaking) of diets, I am emceeing … [Read more...]
January 22, 2009
A Day of Fasting and Prayer“I, the Lord, have called you for the victory of justice,I have grasped you by the hand;I formed you, and set youas a covenant of the people,a light for the nations,to open the eyes of the blind,to bring out prisoners from confinement,and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.”(Isaiah 42: 6-7)On this unfortunate … [Read more...]
The Discussion Continues…
...in the combox below:ok, I wasn't going to comment, but seriously, how can you all be so opposed to this man? Set apart whatever comment he made - just think about the amazing strides your country has made, by way of his election. He is not only a symbol of racial equality, but the denounciation of an unjust war and a corrupt administration. I … [Read more...]
A Little Lesson in Joy
One of my sons has been working to correct a “tongue thrust” problem. As part of his therapy, he has a picture of a dog named Baxter—a hilarious photo with Baxter’s bright pink tongue sticking out between his teeth.At the bottom of the photo is the caption, “Where’s your tongue?”It’s our job to hide this photo of Baxter in places where my son will … [Read more...]
Cleverness
My kids would never drink carrot juice if I gave it to them in a glass.But they will eat it in a popsicle.*Recipe found at Elizabeth’s blog here (Take #4). I left out the coconut oil.Yours in times of deception and truth, … [Read more...]
Overheard in Minnesota during the Presidential Inauguration
Felicity: “Do you know where McCain is? He’s at home crying.”Cate (rolling eyes) : “He’s not at home crying.” … [Read more...]
For Today, For Me, For You
“There is a long way to go before we reach a just society in which the dignity of the person, a child of God, is fully acknowledged and respected. This is a task that belongs to us as Christians, together with all men of good will because we do not live justice if we do not wish to see it fulfilled in the lives of others. In the same way, it is … [Read more...]
History in the Making
Or not?Erin asks if we homeschoolers are going to watch the Inauguration tomorrow and I’ll admit to being torn. On the one hand, yes, this is a ready-made history lesson at its best.On the other hand, I will have to overcome some very strong biases to watch the coverage. The reporting thus far has been so...full of adulation that it drives me … [Read more...]
Learning Latin the Family Prayer Way
So the story goes that I was on an overnight train bound for Italy. My friend and I, both students for the semester in different parts of France, had met up in Paris to go to Rome for the Palm Sunday weekend.We were in one of those small “couchette” cars—just my friend & I and an older Italian couple. Around 8 p.m. and to my friend’s great … [Read more...]
Loneliness Update
I feel safe closing the poll now, given that the last comment was three hours ago. What, do you people cease being lonely at dusk?I know what it is—you’ve got your husbands home for the weekend and you’re just not that lonely!I’ll rerun the survey come Monday.Ha.Well, a great big thank you to all the participants. Your prize for having taken part … [Read more...]
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