Or two. I thought that the Papal Mass this morning was a bit PC.And the music? Not at all my cup of tea.What are your thoughts?Updated on Friday Morning to Add: For an article that takes a more scholarly look at the Papal Mass in Washington, see Jeffrey Tucker’s “Music for the D.C. Mass: The End of an Era, and the Beginning of Something New” from … [Read more...]
Grilled but not Charred
During last night’s bath, as I was struggling to get my girls’ long hair lathered, rinsed, and conditioned, I muttered that I couldn’t wait to give them all nice, short bobs for the summer. Felicity shrieked, a reaction that I found surprising given that she’s been asking for a haircut for quite some time, and then she said tremulously, “You’re … [Read more...]
Popecakes, Anyone?
For today’s “Keeping it Real” category, I present to you the following scenario:Minnesota Mom makes muffins. (Cupcakes, actually, but I liked the alliteration in that sentence.) And to keep it really real, I will tell you they were from a box, of the Duncan Hines “Red Velvet” variety. We call this “Red Red Cake” in my family.I let the cupcakes … [Read more...]
We love our Holy Father!
Distracted as I’ve been by the events of the past few days, I hadn’t planned much for this week’s visit by Pope Benedict. Being a little late is not too late, however! Here are some of the activities that we plan to do today:Follow the coverage on EWTN, naturally. This is one of the times that I would have loved to have cable television! Oh well, … [Read more...]
To Love and then Lose
Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and your condolences and above all, for your prayers. The first day is always the easiest, I think, because the truth hasn’t really sunk in yet and the love that people share is so sustaining.Last night, though, my girls and I went to the library. Mostly I just sat there—a listless lump on a wooden kiddy … [Read more...]
By Grief Refined
This morning I went in for my usual shot of progesterone. When I saw my doctor in the hall, I smiled and said, “Are you hyper-busy today?” She immediately knew my meaning and said, “Would you like me to listen for a heartbeat? Not a problem!”And so even though I wasn’t scheduled for my first “official” appointment until a week from now, she ushered … [Read more...]
To Gnome Me is to Love Me
I spent a ridiculous relaxing amount of time fashioning these gnomes this weekend.My kids are shocked that I got them done (I can tell) but are delighted.I have wanted to incorporate Elizabeth’s Gnomes and Gnumbers into our curriculum for a very long while now. I ordered the supplies a couple of months ago and there they sat, while the … [Read more...]
Gift Horse
This is what I found when I went to get the paper this morning.A card table.On our stoop.Thank you—I think—to the anonymous donor. Do come for poker this afternoon.Perplexedly, … [Read more...]
Bangs and All
If you call out to your 3-year-old to ask what she is doing……and she responds, “Making myself pretty!”…you should probably go investigate.And then you should take away the scissors and attempt a comb-over. … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Pick: Call it Courage
We finished Call it Courage on CD yesterday and what a gripping read listen! Mafatu is a 15-year-old Polynesian boy who loses his mother in an accident at sea. His consequent fear of the ocean leads to the disdain of his people and the disappointment of his father, the chief. He leaves the island to find his courage. Does he succeed? What do you … [Read more...]
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