I am spending my Friday night smiling at the computer screen while listening to my husband smack down his fish sticks over the Sports section.It doesn't get any better than this.I owe my having fun with Albert E. to Karen E. Go on. Take a turn at putting your words into his mouth. They may not be as wise as his but it's all relative...ity.And … [Read more...]
Blogshead Revisited
I had to laugh this past weekend when Karen E. posted an apology. She is switching to Beta Blogger and all of her old posts kept turning up in our “Bloglines” as brand new.Which is not to say we mind re-reading Karen’s work, ever. Right, Alice? In fact, Alice (not surprisingly) then posted a link to Karen’s “Divine Fire” which was originally posted … [Read more...]
The Word that Every Mother Dreads
"Poopie?"Spoken by your two-year-old whose location is...you don't know where. But you get to follow the trail to find her. … [Read more...]
Free Donuts!
Do you and your preschooler need a pick-me-up today?Go and have a donut! They are fun, delicious and calorie-free. … [Read more...]
Please Offer Up a Pater for these 3 Dads
In the desert the Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his child, all along your journey until you arrived at this place (Deut. 1:31). For Kevin, a simply wonderful husband and father. His wife Cathie is one of my dearest friends. Kevin has been out of work for too long now and has an important meeting today with an executive consulting … [Read more...]
The Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart
As given by Our Lord to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.2. I will give peace in their families.3. I will console them in all their troubles.4. They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of death.5. I will pour abundant blessings on all their … [Read more...]
October 16th: Feast of St. Margaret Mary
Today is the feast of the great French saint, Margaret Mary! It is listed as October 17th in the old calendar, but I try not to let such niggling inconsistencies disturb my equilibrium.Today is also the feast of St. Gerard Majella, patron of childbirth and expectant mothers. Both saints are awesome, amazing intercessors, but because Margaret Mary … [Read more...]
In the Hands of God: the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila
When my husband and I were dating, I proposed (perhaps impetuously) that we name our future daughter Avila. I so admire Saint Teresa! She has long been such a model to me of graciousness, humor & humility.God is good. He did indeed bless us with a little Avila! She is a treasure to my heart, just like her namesake. And, like her namesake, she is … [Read more...]
It’s too Cute for Words, Really
...but since words are all I’ve got, I’ll give it a go.The moment went something like this:Stephen: “Mom! Come see what Camille’s doing!”Oh dread. I’m anticipating the mess of phenomenal portions already.Sure enough, I found my newly-minted two-year-old on top of the washing machine, carefully scooping up detergent and pouring it into the space … [Read more...]
My Meal for Martha
As requested, a short story entitled “My Meal for Martha,” by Margaret in Minnesota, who was then from North Dakota.And didn’t Martha know it.Because she and my employer teased me about it throughout the whole meal.But I’m getting ahead of my story. First the missing link to how I came to be there in the first place, because I know that we bloggers … [Read more...]
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