Warning: This post is Lenten in theme. On Monday morning, St. Patrick's Day, I took my oldest son Joe to have a cyst removed. We were due at the surgical center at 6:00 a.m., which meant getting up before dawn and navigating an unfamiliar neighborhood in the dark. I got lost, naturally, and grew increasingly flustered. I got lost AND the “no … [Read more...]
This day.
Nine years ago today, my beautiful 19-year-old niece was killed in a car accident. She was on her way home from visiting my mom in the hospital, where the whole family had gathered after Grandma's quadruple bypass. We feared that we would lose my mom. Instead, God called home our little Kellee. Could you spare a prayer for both her and my … [Read more...]
From Lent…with Love
ED. NOTE: Saving the best for last here, so please please read through to the end. So we are a good full week into the start of Lent. How is it going for you? I think I finally found a penance that's a good fit for me—the “not partaking of the drink” thing, that is. Of course, having said this, I'm sure that it will suddenly become unbearable. … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Picks
The "Pete's a Pizza" Edition A William Steig story was just what we needed on this gray slushy day. I thought that it might be what your kids need, too. ) Blessings! … [Read more...]
An Interview with Amy Thielen
Alternately Titled: Why I Wish I had Cable Amy Thielen is a chef, author, and host of Food Network's Heartland Table. She is also a native Minnesotan, which, in my opinion, is her real claim to fame. Hey, we small-town girls gotta stick together! I had the chance to talk with Amy this week to promote the 2nd season of Heartland Table, which … [Read more...]
Gloom, Bloom and a Give-Away Winner
"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...]
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