“Can a woman forget her infant, so as not to have pity on the son of her womb? And if she should forget, yet will I not forget thee” (Isaiah 49:15).The events that inspired the Feast of Candlemas (celebrated liturgically on February 2nd) are those of the Fourth Joyful Mystery: the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple and the Purification of Our … [Read more...]
Have You Seen?
this amazing video? … [Read more...]
Because this blog has been a little sad lately…
Here are a couple of happy diversions!The first is in the form of a very cute joke that my husband sent me.And the second--perhaps our favorite--an internet quiz!I. Very Cute JokeOne day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the rascally behavior that was going on.So he called one of his angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time.When the … [Read more...]
The Loveliness of…Romance
Put it on your calendars: The Loveliness of Romance will be hosted here in Minnesota on February 12, 2007.Bring your sweetie & a complimentary box of Godiva chocolate for the hostess!For a listing of all the fairs, past and present, visit Elizabeth at Real Learning.And do not forget to attend The Loveliness of Candlemas this Monday, hosted by the … [Read more...]
Actually, no. I’m NOT skilled with a bow.
Maid MarianBeautiful and strong-willed, Lady Marian Fitzwalter is the lady love of the dashing outlaw, Robin Hood. She is skilled with a bow, but can match the manners of any lady of the Queen. She waits earnestly for the day when King Richard will return and wed her to Robin.Which Classic Heroine are You? … [Read more...]
Good News Bad News
The good news is: we have free access to the Rosetta Stone language program through our county library's website (an awesome resource for an overworked teacher-mom).The bad news is: the kids really like it.As in,Child #1: “It’s my turn!”Overworked Teacher-Mom: “No, it’s not. It’s Child #2’s.”Child #1 bullies his way onto the stool when Overworked … [Read more...]
For Kristen
When to the session of sweet silent thoughtI summon up remembrance of things past,I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought,And with old woes new wail my dear time's waste:Then can I drown an eye, unused to flow,For precious friends hid in death's dateless night,And weep afresh love's long since cancelled woe,And moan the expense of many a vanish'd … [Read more...]
With heartfelt thanks…to Alice & Diane & YOU
I am going to shock your socks off in announcing:Alice has done it again.Something so unexpectedly delightful, even for Alice.Something beautiful,And caring,And bring-a-sad-miscarrying-mommy-to-tears-all-over-again thoughtful.This rosary, made by this lovely lady, arrived in the mail yesterday.It's so very pretty! My husband fingered it gently and … [Read more...]
Scenes from Our Tea
...in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.Alice, where were you?!! Well, you were an honorary guest since the idea for this lovely tea was entirely yours.It was a hit!We started out with a Rosary. All five decades were led most admirably by the kids, with our intentions being joined to those brave Pro-Life marchers in DC (and elsewhere).The kids were … [Read more...]
Little One, I Loved You So
Non habemus hic manentem civitatem--here we have no lasting city. St. Josemaría Escrivá The other night, as we were lying in bed and talking, I apologized to you via my husband for this roller coaster ride that my blog has taken you on.“That’s the nature of a blog,” my husband said simply. “That’s life. There are ups and downs.”He’s right, I … [Read more...]
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