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Insult to Injury

by Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Minnesota Me 15 Comments

Well, I went to a Weight Watcher’s meeting for the first time since last summer and to my great embarrassment, I broke their scale.Not really, but I am 20 pounds over my lifetime goal of 115. (You do the Math. It’s First Grade Math. I’ll wait.) Would you like to see some before-and-after photos? How much are you willing to pay me?The worst part … [Read more...]

Yes, that’s basically it.

by Filed Under: Excessive Caffeine Consumption, Minnesota Me, My Boys 4 Comments

My sons took care of the neighbor’s dog this weekend. Having received their payment late Saturday evening, they were itching to be taken to the store on Sunday afternoon so they could spend it. I, however, was feeling the residual effects of my early morning Holy Hour and said that I’d be happy to take them if they could wait ‘til I’d had some … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 4

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 4 Prayer:The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are Queen Ann.I will make them by not being selfish.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were never selfish.I want to share with others just like You.Today I will try very hard to not be selfish at home, at school and at … [Read more...]

August Rush: A Review

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Reviews 8 Comments

Warning: Contains SpoilersAugust Rush is a movie for people who love music. Rumor has it that my children’s choir director enjoyed the movie so much that she went out and bought it! (It's not a rumor, actually. It was her copy that I watched on Friday.)I agree that the soundtrack is extraordinary and I am clearly not alone in thinking so. When I … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 3

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day Three Prayer:The flowers I will make in my heart today for the garden of my heart are forget-me-nots.I will make them by visiting Jesus.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You loved to visit the Temple and pray to God, our good Father.I want to make visits with You because I love You so … [Read more...]

The Gift that Keeps on Giving

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Hearth & Home, Keeping It Real, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

(Provided that You Open it the First Time)You know that Christmas present from Grandma that’s been sitting in your basement?That combination Family Game House (10 Classic Games in One!) and Children’s Game House (6 Classic Games in One!) or, if you prefer, that Casa de Juegos Familiares and Casa de Juegos de los Ninos ?The one that’s been down … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 2

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day Two Prayer:The flowers I will make in my heart today for the garden of my heart are lilacs.I will make them by not getting angry.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were always very gentle and did not get angry.I want to be gentle and patient just like You were.Today I will try very hard … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 1

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Cate and I began a nine-day novena this morning in preparation for her First Holy Communion on May 4th. If you would like a copy of this novena, let me know via email. It is very beautiful! I will also publish the daily prayers each morning.Opening Prayer Before Each Day: Very soon I will receive Jesusfor the first time in Holy Communion!I can … [Read more...]