Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
He is risen indeed! On this day, Lord God, you opened for us the way to eternal life through your only Son’s victory over death. Grant that as we celebrate the feast of his resurrection we may be renewed by your Holy Spirit and rise again in the light of life. from Universalis, Office of Readings for Easter Sunday I finally "wisened up" … [Read more...]
It's either hormones or Holy Week or both, but the tears have been flowing fast and furious. I cried throughout most of the Palm Sunday Mass yesterday: streams of tears that left lines in my makeup and caused my husband to squeeze my arm consolingly. “Smile!” he whispered, and I feebly tried...though I can't say I was successful. I started to … [Read more...]
Vol. III "Some nights it's hard to be alone. I want some sort of kinship. But the finish line, it drives me on." Bethany Dillon, Revolutionaries Yesterday at the library, I approached a random librarian and had the following exchange: Me: "Hi, I'm a writer and I'm doing a series on health and wellness." Librarian: "Okay..." * * * The … [Read more...]
Subtitled: Two Down, Five to Go! (The goal being a big ol' reunion in heaven.) Son Number Two was confirmed on Saturday. Yes, there was snow on the ground on this sunny April morning, but there wasn't pouring rain and high winds like last time, so we'll take it. I love sacramental Masses. I despise getting everyone out the door, but I … [Read more...]
Vol. II UPDATE: Alrighty then. I'm going to try to jump-start the conversation by asking a question: What are your favorite work-out songs? My poor link-up is parched and desperate! Also, I've added one of my favorite blasts from the past at the bottom. As a bonus, if it inspires just five people to link-up, I'll tell you about the time … [Read more...]
April Fools! (Oh come on, you know me. I could never be done with blogging forever.) Besides, if it weren't for my blogging, I wouldn't have this resource on hand: A Topsy-Turvy Meal for April Fool's Day. Given that it's been six years since I made it, I have time to recover from all that work and am fool enough (ha) to want to make this meal … [Read more...]
Yesterday was Laetare Sunday. Do you got your joy on for the rest of Lent? My family does. From left to Right: John, me, Joe (holding Francis), Felicity (holding George), Angela, Jem, (standing behind Felicity), and Cate Photo Credit: Mark Brown See? (Okay, I admit that we were having a photo taken for Family Foundations and … [Read more...]
Today is my father George's birthday. Will you pause and say a Hail Mary for him? I'll wait. Also? If you're not Catholic, you don't have to say a Hail Mary.☺ I just chose that prayer because of its ending line: Pray for us now and at the hour of our death. My dad and mom are 89. Every day with them is a gift. And really, none of us … [Read more...]
The “Going Big or Going Home” Edition Prologue: Last night, I determined a hot bath was in order. Leaving the toddler in the capable hands of his oldest sister, (aka my 13-year-old daughter), I retreated behind my locked bathroom door with a copy of Jane Eyre and bubbles. Lots and lots and lots of bubbles. I had gotten, perhaps, five … [Read more...]
This weather: Wearing his sisters' (plural) shoes (mismatched) because who thought he'd still need snow boots? This kid: Take careful note of the impish grin. Observe the mischievous twinkle. This discovery: Nice of him to put the towel in FIRST. Not to worry, between the snow and the toilet bowl we're keeping … [Read more...]
