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Monster Cookies! A Fall Favorite

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me 6 Comments

Aptly named because this recipe makes a big huge batch of big huge cookies: half a recipe is good for about 5 dozen. Perfect for sharing with the neighbors!These are really very good.Ingredients4 C. sugar2 C. (1 lb.) butter or margarine2 lbs. (4 1/2 C.) brown sugar3 lbs. crunchy peanut butter1 dozen eggs (yes, you read that right)1 T. vanilla8 tsp. … [Read more...]

Look Who’s Two Today!

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Special Events 11 Comments

And on the Feast of the Maternity of Mary to boot!I am so thankful for you, my little Hurricane Camille, because you are teaching your mother all over again to see the world through the eyes of a very busy 2-year-old.For example, little messes are no big deal. Ditto to those big messes. Heck, let's just learn the art of detachment! Because a … [Read more...]

Cheerfulness Check

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

After a particularly bumpy Monday, I pulled my copy of The Catholic Teacher's Companion off the shelf. It practically fell open to the chapter on cheerfulness."It is well for the teacher to have the saving sense of humor, for this may preserve her from being soured with the unpleasant experiences of the schoolroom. Without a sense of humor, her … [Read more...]

Sunday Afternoon at the Orchard

by Filed Under: Blogging, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

A gorgeously sunny Autumn afternoon seemed like an ideal day to visit the orchard.And it was, for us and oh, say, 500 other Minnesotans. The place was packed, to our slight chagrin. We stuck it out and by 5:00 p.m. the crowds had thinned, leaving behind room for our 3 families to run & roam & play.Only three families, but there were 16 kids … [Read more...]

The Eyes of a Child

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“Mommy, how can two such little eyes see so much?” Maria, age 5We are listening to Farmer Boy on CD right now. I know you all know that anything by Laura Ingalls Wilder is a classic—that lady is just gifted when it comes to telling stories from a child’s perspective.But are you familiar with the books on CD? For those of you who haven’t yet given … [Read more...]

Overbooked and Underpaid

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is how I feel, but no matter! I've got Friends in high places!"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Mt. 11: 28-30)I am thankful for this invitation, … [Read more...]