Pardon the exclamatory headline, friend.It’s just that…did you know that?A friend of mine recently sat in on a bar-side trivia game in Jamaica, (lucky her), where one of the questions was—you guessed it—what is the capital of Minnesota? She was the only American who knew the answer!Which is: St. Paul, of course.Everyone else said … [Read more...]
Picking Up
…quite literally, where we left off, is our dear Matilda.The de-cluttering discussion continues. … [Read more...]
Only in America
…does a person have so much extra stuff! Can you believe it?A sizeable donation, no? We do this three times a year.The key word here is “extra”. For the past four months, these bags have been sitting in my basement and—confession time—hanging from the doorknob in my laundry room, which is a handy (if not aesthetically pleasing) place to keep my … [Read more...]
The Loveliness of Fathers
...is being hosted over at A Catholic Harvest.Please stop by and thank Paula for all her hard work, and don't forget to extend a special blessing to the bride-to-be!Have a happy Monday, everyone! I'm off to pour a second cup of coffee. … [Read more...]
Tired but Happy
~ A Photographic Re-Cap ~ Saturday Evening (Post Chestercon): Supper with the Van HecklersAlicia and JohnAlicia and Me Make your Own Sundaes (Meaning: your guests do all the work!)Sunday Afternoon sur la Green Grass: a Picnic with Diane & FamilyDiane and MeMy husband likes to take pictures of me talking.Hmm...what's his point? This little sweetie … [Read more...]
Then and Now: a Father’s Day Remembrance
Then... ...and now.~ To my father with love on Father’s Day ~My father, George, has been an amazing role model for my five siblings and me. In addition to the cap that he is seldom without, (“Grandpa’s cap,” my children call it) he has worn many other hats in his lifetime: soldier, father, farmer, truck driver, Catholic deacon, and friend. At 82 he … [Read more...]
Just in Time for Mary’s Feast Day
The roses are all in bloom! “Who is this that appears like the dawn, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, majestic as the stars in procession? Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun...?”(Song of Solomon 6:10) Have a blessed weekend, everyone. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads! … [Read more...]
And how is your day going?
Perhaps you're feeling weary from the journey.Stop and rest a spell, my friend. Ignore the jealous rabble rousers. They need a nap but refuse to take one. … [Read more...]
On the Feasts of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts
...may we be united in love and prayer.The Salutation to the Heart of Jesus and MaryHail, Heart most holy,Hail, Heart most meek,Hail, Heart most humble,Hail, Heart most pure,Hail, Heart most devout,Hail, Heart most wise,Hail, Heart most patient,Hail, Heart most obedient,Hail, Heart most vigilent,Hail, Heart most faithful,Hail, Heart most … [Read more...]
Odds & Ends Thursday Evening
Here’s a photo of my humble woodcarving, as per your request.And here’s the skinny on that football player photo below. Did you recognize her? : ) That was me, in college, clowning around as usual. I worked in the Audio-Visual Center on campus and one week my boss was doing the photos for the football team. Evidently the pile of shoulder pads and … [Read more...]
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