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The Beaten Track

by Filed Under: Growing Up, Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 11 Comments

One never knows, at the break of day, what the next twelve hours will bring.Snow—and lots of it—is what this morning had in store for us. I stepped outside to get the paper and stepped right into the…Snow.Were it not for that red skirt, they might never have found me.Snow can be plenty cozy, though, especially when you're staying in. My oldest son … [Read more...]

From the YouTube Jukebox

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Reviews 17 Comments

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long while. Oh my goodness, why haven’t you told me about it before?Granted, it's not for the faint of heart. But the acting! The drama! The passion! Tim Robbins!Okay, I’ll stop now.(I am on a bit of a Tim Robbins kick though. Raise your hand if you agree.) … [Read more...]

7 Quick Takes Friday

by Filed Under: 7 Quick Takes Friday, Minnesota Me 8 Comments

[Vol. XII for Me]~ 1 ~After yesterday’s post on the Mother’s Day of Renewal, I heard from a couple of readers who wanted to know the day’s agenda. “It would be nice to start something like this around here,” they explained.Dads in aprons! An added perk to your Day of RenewalIt would be nice, dear readers, and you should—you can—organize your own … [Read more...]

A Mother’s Day of Renewal

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 5 Comments

[Because at this time of the year, we need one.]Yep, this is where you could have found me and approximately 120 other moms last Saturday.Our feet were up (figuratively speaking) and our cups runneth over. Are you kidding? The coffee was supplied by Caribou!This is an annual event at our parish, founded by my friend Tina and co-hosted for the … [Read more...]

And a Sword Your Heart shall Pierce

by Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Miscarriage, Motherhood, Spiritual Growth 5 Comments

The following is an abridged version of a post that was originally published on January 27, 2007. It is a post that remains very close to my heart. Happy Feast of Candlemas. 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 … [Read more...]