Sometimes Advent wears me out.I love this season—I truly do—but given my perfectionist tendencies, I find myself trying way too hard to drain the dregs of every feast day and squeeze every symbol like a sponge.I realized this last night when “St. Nicholas” decided that perhaps the ornaments he’d brought for the children—made with love by those cute … [Read more...]
On the Feast of Good St. Nicholas…
...pray for an end to abortion.Also, if you live in the area, try to attend the final prayer rally at the St. Paul mega-abortuary, otherwise known as the new Planned Parenthood building.Here is a link to the flyer with more information: Prolife Prayer RallyHope to see you there!St. Nicholas, pray for us. Pray for the unborn. … [Read more...]
On Third Thought…
Alternately Titled: A Change of HeartThis is the view from my couch this morning, the spot where I sat when I finally caved. I can't do this. I can't not talk to you for another long three weeks.I'm sorry. I'm fickle. I'm sad. I'm lonely.Note: I'm not as sad as I was when I decided--rashly, without the advice of my priest or my husband--not to blog … [Read more...]
On Second Thought…
I am going to go dark for Advent. I have a feeling you were expecting this! ☺The funeral notice for my sons’ classmate arrived in my inbox this afternoon. Johnny was the youngest of six children—his mother’s baby—and suddenly, I don’t know, I am feeling a strong inner prompting to stop talking so much.(The idea being that perhaps by not talking I … [Read more...]
Weigh-In Wednesday
Ed. Note: This in an ongoing series about one 40-something woman trying to eat more healthfully and exercise more often. It is not about the numbers on the scale, though they can be indicative of a growing problem. Ha. Get it? That was a little joke. More than anything, I do not want you to feel diminished by the numbers on my scale. It may not … [Read more...]
Please Pray
Yesterday morning I received the news that a 10th grade boy from my sons’ school had died. He passed away in his sleep on Sunday night, and all classes and activities were canceled yesterday.Please join me in praying for Johnny and his family. This is an unbearable tragedy— unbearable save for the graces of our faith. Please join me in lifting them … [Read more...]
Wheat Belly
I am fat and out of shape. I tell you this so that you feel sorry for me, certainly, but also so that you brace yourself in the coming weeks for talk of weight loss programs and graphic photos of my toes on a scale.Today is Day 1 of my 30-Day Shred.Tomorrow, allegedly, will be Day 2.I’m thinking I might need to start my workout earlier—not that I … [Read more...]
The Faith of a Child
Once upon a time, my 14-year-old son Joe (who was 10 at the time) asked to go with me to my holy hour. It’s from 4:00 to 5:00 a.m. on Sunday morning—i.e. the dead of night if you’re a kid—and for that reason I didn’t really think I should take him. Still, he pressed his case (as is his way) and in the end, I relented.(I wrote about the experience … [Read more...]
7 Quick Takes Friday
The “No Regrets Thanksgiving!” EditionVolume XXVII for Me--- 1 ---It seems fitting that I start out talking about food. No regrets! I ate what I ate and what’s done is done.My contribution to John’s mom’s awesome meal was this:~ Pumpkin-Chai Cheesecake ~(photo from BettyCrocker.com) It was de-luscious. The recipe may be found here.Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Aargh.
Updated to Add: Phew, it's fixed! I chipped away at a Thanksgiving post all morning and when I finally went to hit "publish"...Blogger posted the rough draft that I started out with.I feel defeated. All my hard work is gone.(Ironically, the post was titled "No Regrets". ) … [Read more...]
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