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The Grace of Losing It: Part II

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Spiritual Growth 12 Comments

“Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me.You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” (Mt. 16:23) Week Two of Swim Camp and things are going well. My four older swimmers are progressing and my two-year-old tag-along is behaving.Which is to say, she’s still a handful. But she hasn’t, like, thrown herself into the pool in … [Read more...]

When She’s Hot, She’s Hot

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Humor, Minnesota Me 4 Comments

On any other day, an outing to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with four other families would be awesome. On a morning when the temps are in the 90’s, though, (a morning, mind you) and the heat-humidity index, drippingly high, such a trip is awesome and…uncomfortable.Mostly awesome.But also sticky, sweaty, and red-faced.Even a big … [Read more...]

Summer Fun ’07

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me 17 Comments

Having spent the greater part of the afternoon at a totally cool camping store, my thoughts are—not surprisingly—on tents.And trips.And traveling.I realized, coming home this afternoon, that I have been terribly remiss in not sharing with you some of my favorite photos from our recent vacation—you know, to the great state of North Dakota and then, … [Read more...]

I’m Slow but I Think I Get It

by Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Food and Drink, Minnesota Me 15 Comments

I was flipping through the latest catalogue from Sam’s Club when I saw that there were flag cakes and red, white & blue cupcakes listed in the Fall Favorites section.I had to pause and think about that one for a moment and then—I think—I got it.It’s not a Labor Day thing, I don’t think.It’s a 9-11 thing, isn’t it?And it’s turning into a Memorial … [Read more...]

Famous Last Words

by Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 12 Comments

Today is the feast of that much-loved martyr, St. Lawrence.So! If you’re planning to fire up the grill this evening for a nice little piece of salmon or something, consider sharing with the kids the words of our dear deacon, who, on his death “bed”, (aka the gridiron), said to his executioner:I’m finished on this side. You can turn me now.I should … [Read more...]

Ahem.

by Filed Under: Blogging, Gratitude, Minnesota Me 36 Comments

Tomorrow, August 11th, is the one-year anniversary of the inception of……this blog. (Not that I’ve been paying attention or anything.)Coincidentally, it is also National No Lurking Day! Which means (providentially for me) if you’ve been hanging out and having fun here, you need to tell me so tomorrow.Or today.Hee.Here are some little known facts … [Read more...]

A Salvo for Stroganoff

by Filed Under: Food and Drink, Minnesota Me 2 Comments

...and other tasty fare, to boot.One of my favorite foodies is hosting a Crock Pot Festival today. Visit Barbara of Praying for Grace fame at her cooking blog for lots of tasty, energy-saving, keep-your-kitchen-cool- on-a-hot-hot-day ideas.Got all that? Good. Now get going. ; )PS. Don't forget your planner. … [Read more...]

On Again, Off Again

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood 9 Comments

Jennifer’s recent success guilted me into inspired me to jump back on the potty training bandwagon.And then, with a little help from my stubborn daughter, I jumped right back off again.Here is a section from this morning’s transcript:Me (encouragingly): Do you want to go pee on the potty?Camille (good-naturedly): Yeah. You have to have to change my … [Read more...]