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Stuff and Fluff for a Thursday

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, odds and ends 6 Comments

Because I feel compelled in my ever obsessive-compulsive way to put a post up every morning, I humbly submit the following:First, a testament to my knowledge (every pun intended).You know the Bible 100%! Wow! You are awesome! You are a true Biblical scholar, not just a hearer but a personal reader! The books, the characters, the events, the verses … [Read more...]

Got Boxes?

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Real Learning 6 Comments

So what do you do when the local temperature is a mere 10 degrees and falling?Why, you drag out the boxes and blankets, of course!My children's mom is a wimp, you know. She is not up for outdoor play when it is freezing. Are you kidding? We keep the house at an absurdly high temperature and even then, I'm in my husband's fleece and still … [Read more...]

Life is too Short

by Filed Under: Marriage, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 17 Comments

...to be annoyed.And it’s taken me…what? Only 40 years to figure this out?What follows is the post of a person prone to….a person prone to….a person prone to….yes. I admit it. A person prone to annoyance.Do you know, when I looked up “annoyance” at Thesaurus.com, I found 37 synonyms. 37! They include such gems as acrimony, cat fit, conniption, … [Read more...]

And a Sword Your Heart Shall Pierce: The Feast of Candlemas

by Filed Under: Blogging, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Miscarriage, Spiritual Growth 14 Comments

“Can a woman forget her infant, so as not to have pity on the son of her womb? And if she should forget, yet will I not forget thee” (Isaiah 49:15).The events that inspired the Feast of Candlemas (celebrated liturgically on February 2nd) are those of the Fourth Joyful Mystery: the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple and the Purification of Our … [Read more...]

Because this blog has been a little sad lately…

by Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me, odds and ends 5 Comments

Here are a couple of happy diversions!The first is in the form of a very cute joke that my husband sent me.And the second--perhaps our favorite--an internet quiz!I. Very Cute JokeOne day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the rascally behavior that was going on.So he called one of his angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time.When the … [Read more...]

The Loveliness of…Romance

by Filed Under: Blogging, Minnesota Me 1 Comment

Put it on your calendars: The Loveliness of Romance will be hosted here in Minnesota on February 12, 2007.Bring your sweetie & a complimentary box of Godiva chocolate for the hostess!For a listing of all the fairs, past and present, visit Elizabeth at Real Learning.And do not forget to attend The Loveliness of Candlemas this Monday, hosted by the … [Read more...]