Angela came downstairs to tell me that there was a spider in the bathroom.“I don’t want that spider to hurt me,” she said, “Because hurting makes me get dead and dead is bad.”I agree that dead is bad. Cleaning bathrooms, though, is worse.Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
South Beach Update #2
…is on deck. I have much to say after reading your comments and emails (which have been wonderful and helpful and encouraging and wonderful), but first I must go on a date with my husband! Yep, my friend Tina has graciously offered to watch our brood this evening so we can go stare at Mr. Pitt.Did I just say that?In any case, my husband’s … [Read more...]
On Hiding the Good Scissors
And other Crafting WoesDuring my blog break in December, I made several resolutions. That’s how you know a die-hard, hopelessly addicted blogger, by the way. We don’t make New Year’s resolutions. We make them during our blog breaks.Focus, my friends. It’s all about focus.One of my biggest, most eagerly anticipated goals is that of being craftier. … [Read more...]
South Beach Diet Update
The comments made in the post below made me cry. Why? Because these women are friends of the heart who both cared (and dared) to challenge me.The truth is, I hadn't researched the effects of Phase I on a pregnancy before deciding to attempt it, and I haven't talked to my doctor to see if she approves.The ugly truth is, I was hoping to lose some … [Read more...]
Pity me. (The South Beach Version)
After two weeks of holiday feasting and every sort of culinary excess, I am beginning Phase I of the South Beach Diet today.Ask my husband if I’ve been…moody. Right now the kids are snacking on red & green malted milk balls and I am eating cold brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar.I eat them cold to pretend they’re ice cream. It’s not … [Read more...]
It’s First Friday
Do you know where your local Mass is? This friendly liturgical reminder is brought to you by … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Picks: A Review of the Movie “The Savages”
I chose “The Savages” as my “date night” movie on our anniversary. John took one look at it and said, “It’s a good thing I’ve got to work tonight.”It’s true. He would have hated it.Myself, I vacillated between being interested and depressed. It is a well-written movie with a good share of dry humor thrown in, and that is what caught my attention … [Read more...]
Safe Keeping
You know it’s time to refill the holy water font when your little girl, pausing temporarily in her game of dress-up to pull the ponytail out of her hair, says, “I don’t need this pony anymore. I’ll just put it in the pony cage.”And leaving her ponytail holder in the no longer “empty” font, she moves on. … [Read more...]
A New Year’s Day Meditation
“In these final days of the old year and at the beginning of the new, we like to wish each other a good year. To tradesmen, neighbors, everyone we meet…we say Happy New Year! They wish the same to us and we thank them.But, what do most people mean by Happy New Year? Doubtless they mean a year free from illness, pain, trouble or worry; that instead, … [Read more...]
Christmas Recap 2008
“To an open house in the eveningHome shall all men come.”(from “A Christmas Poem” by G.K. Chesterton)Though we are still in the midst of our Christmastide celebrations, I would like to share with you a few photos from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hey, it beats working on that newsletter! (And anyway, I can’t send it out until my husband’s … [Read more...]
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