"I couldn't figure out why the ball was getting bigger. And then it hit me." Anonymous I am learning, in my advanced maternal age, not to party TOO hard on Mardi Gras. Madcap (and Made-up) Mardi Gras Revelers Why? You know why. Who wants to fast on a hangover? Revelery (as edited by Angela) Truly Scrumptious Plus no hair of … [Read more...]
Scenes from the Ice Caves
I know all you Southerners think we Yankees are crazy... ...and I would probably agree. Still, if we're gonna inhabit this tundra, we may as well make the most of it. Frozen extremities notwithstanding. So here's where we were: And here's who we are: A bunch of crazies from Minnesota, joining a bunch of other crazies from who knows … [Read more...]
A Journey, not a Destination
Or, From Here to Eternity On Friday, my family went to the ice caves. It was an all-day day trip; we got home after 10:00. We walked a mile just to get to the ice caves. This felt more like FIVE miles on the way back. On Saturday, my husband and I went on retreat. We were out the door by 8 a.m. and did not get home until 8 p.m. (We … [Read more...]
~ Weekends with Chesterton ~
The Tropical Get-Away Edition "Sane marriage is an untheatrical thing; it is therefore not surprising that most modern dramatists have devoted themselves to insane marriage." G.K. Chesterton: George Bernard Shaw Linking, as always, to Amongst Lovely Things. Have a blessed & beautiful Lord's Day, everyone! … [Read more...]
3 Quick Takes
[Only three, 'cause that's all I got time for.] [Although I'm including a giveaway to make it worth your while.] - 1 - We're on our way to see the ice caves today! So much for that face of mine coming unthawed... - 2 - As we head into Lent next, I'm discerning my use of time online. Specifically, how--and should--I be blogging? Because … [Read more...]
14 (Months) and Counting (Mom’s Grays)
You may be thinking I'm still curled up in that mitten and that's why I haven't been updating this blog. Nope. I had to come out because of this kid. He's cute, right? Well, that's his saving grace. He's cute but very VERY demanding. We're talking fussy then happy then fussy then hold me then fussy and feed me and fussy … [Read more...]
On Wanting to Crawl into a Mitten and Hide
This past Monday morning, we drove to a play about winter in the dead of winter. Appropriate, no? It was very slow going and a bit nail-biting at times, but we made it there despite the blowing snow and slippery roads. There were semis in the ditch. We attended a ballet based on the book The Mitten. Have you read it? It's a family favorite. … [Read more...]
Weekends with Chesterton
The One Where my iPad Takes a Bath "Life in itself is not a ladder; it is a see-saw." G.K. Chesterton, The Well and the Shallows May I be completely honest? I don't have a lot of time for reading Chesterton these days, so when it comes to doing this weekend link-up, which I love, I simply take down my copy of The Apostle of … [Read more...]
A Free Pre-Valentine’s Day Message
Do you love your husband? Then love your husband. Love your husband the way he needs to be loved. * * * I was at Walmart last night picking up treats for tomorrow. There were heart-covered vases, heart-bearing teddy bears, and enormous heart-shaped boxes of candy. (My personal "favorite" was one that had the picture of a cartoon bikini-ed … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday
The Bookend Boys Edition … [Read more...]
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