I am a big proponent of supporting small businesses, so for that reason, I was pleased--okay, ecstatic--when Brent from Bull Run Coffee offered to send me some coffee to review. Honestly, this has nothing to do with my getting free coffee. (She says, slurping down her second delicious cup of the day.) Bull Run Coffee is a family-owned, small … [Read more...]
Crazy-Busy but Beautiful
The "Ack! Advent's passing!" Edition I. So we tried to take a Christmas card photo after Mass last Sunday. I am, if nothing else, ambivalent about the results. And what about poor little Baby Francis Waldo? Typical Number Seven, fighting for his place in the sun. II. Speaking of "Baby" Francis... The kid is keeping me on my … [Read more...]
Am I not your mother?
What do you love most about today's feast? Is it the beautiful, colorful, miraculous image? Is it the humility--the littleness--of Saint Juanito Diego? Or is it the very good excuse to eat good Mexican food? Pour me another margarita, please. Even though I am French (100 percent!) I love and lean on Our Lady of Guadalupe. In fact, just … [Read more...]
In Little Things and Big Things
...we are making our way towards the King. Point the First: This man. On Monday Father Andrew Cozzens became Bishop Andrew Cozzens. That would be a big thing. Not surprisingly, the Cathedral was packed. This was my view: Here. I'll zoom in a bit as a courtesy. Pretty cool, huh? I thought so. This man. Bishop Andrew Cozzens. … [Read more...]
Praying WORKS.
{emphasis mine} First things first though. The Kindle edition of The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale is available for $.01 at Amazon today!!! That said. I'll be back later to update this post and tell you how I know that praying works. As if finding that deal on Amazon this morning wasn't enough. Afternoon Update: Sorry about the … [Read more...]
Advent Bliss
Ha! Got your attention with that title, didn't I? Because if there's one word I don't associate with the season of Advent, it's bliss. Peaceful, maybe...and okay, frenzied, maybe... But bliss? No. Uh-uh. No. The pressure I feel is just too great. And the funny thing is, there's pressure even to be peaceful! It's like a competition, … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving 2013
{A Photo-Heavy Recap} We had a lovely day yesterday. How about you? My favorite quote of the day was: “Momma! Your scarf's on fire!” And wouldn't you know? It was. Not surprisingly, this exclamatory remark was directly preceded by my saying, “Everything is more or less ready. If you need me, I'll be out on the deck.” With a … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Picks
The It's Almost Thanksgiving!/Movie Review Edition First, an exchange. “Hello, Ma’am!” George said, coming into the room. “Hi, Hon.” (That was me, standing at the counter.) “I’m not a Hun,” he replied matter-of-factly. “I'm a wizard.” Oh and that leftover Elphaba hat he's wearing? His sister glued it to his head. * * * Also? Our hot … [Read more...]
A Wickedly Wonderful (and Exhausting) Three Days
I'm sorry. It's Monday and I'm talking about my exhausting weekend. That's not right! You probably need as much pep in your step as I do. Here's Maggie's Helpful Hint #1: Coffee. Lots of it. (I'm on my 2nd 3rd cup.) Alas, there's no Helpful Hint #2. Are you kidding? You leave me one in the com-box because, HELLO, it's been an exhausting … [Read more...]
It was fun!
And I would do it again in a heartbeat! KARE 11 News Anchor Diana Pierce and Me(I'm the short one on the right.) (Although...and I'm probably splitting hairs here...it would even more fun if I were paid ;) Not paid as much as Diana, though, 'cause she's a pro. Gosh, was she ever! It was totally interesting to be in the KARE 11 studio and … [Read more...]
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