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Hello. How are you? I am okay.

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 16 Comments

But only just.It's “Open Comment” Sunday and I have nothing to share at present, other than Mass was far more “Passion Sunday” this morning than it was “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”Tell me: did your 2-year-old require multiple removals from the pew this morning? Did she poke the back of the neighboring parishioners’ heads with her … [Read more...]

Blahg Blahg Blahg

by Filed Under: Blogging, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

So Kristen made a comment the other day that got me thinking.You’ve read Kristen’s blog, I know. This doesn’t surprise you.In answering the following question on her “Everything Meme”—“How many people are you sending this to?”—she replied, “Over 6 billion in potency.”Wow. She’s right, you know. That’s the power of the Internet. That’s the … [Read more...]

The World According to…

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Humor, Minnesota Me Leave a Comment

My Maria.Upon observing Vincent Van Gogh’s last painting, Crows in the Wheatfield, and being asked what the crows might symbolize: “He put them in there because he felt pecked on.”After watching the movie Flicka and discussing the horse’s name: “She was named that because she flicked people off.”Don’t be scandalized by that last one. She meant … [Read more...]

I’m blushing

by Filed Under: Homeschooling, Minnesota Me, Motherhood Leave a Comment

and encouraged to read this essay by John Mark Reynolds.Highlights include:“Whenever I feel very bad, I make sure to speak to home school mothers. These women represent something new. They are not feminists, a phrase they most often reject with scorn. Most live in very traditional households where the husband is the head of the family. However, … [Read more...]

Americana: Pinewood Derby Style

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Special Events Leave a Comment

Not much time for posting today; I have a story due tomorrow. (Yes, I will take a prayer or two that I make deadline and not kill my children in the process.)What? I'm serious.I would like to quickly share some photos from last Sunday's Pinewood Derby, though, as the proud momma of the gang below. Besides, I don't know that I'll ever get around to … [Read more...]

Maggie’s Quick Pick

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Reviews Leave a Comment

So that second cup of caffeine just isn’t cutting it.I guarantee you that Chris Rice’s Smellin’ Coffee will! (Scroll down to hear a sampling.)The recommendation for this awesome tune comes via the ever awesome Matilda, who suggested it back when Go Light Your World was bein’ talked about.You can’t go wrong with either song, actually.Every little … [Read more...]

Hopefully He’s a Vegan

by Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

Overheard in the dressing room, where I was trying on a new skirt in the presence of my daughters:“We would be just a crunchy little pretzel for a dragon,” reflected 6-year-old Maria. “But now Mommy,” and here she gave my stomach a playful pinch for emphasis, “is a nice juicy piece of meat.”Isn’t that special?An extra word of thanks goes out to my … [Read more...]

The Path to Temperance is Steep but Pretty

by Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 10 Comments

It is remarkable how good your food tastes when suddenly you are eating a whole lot less of it.This is my observation after having been back on the program for one day.Well, I want food to taste good! So I am very pleased with this outcome.I am also very....challenged by my return to the points system. No pain no gain, right? Except in my case it’s … [Read more...]