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Grilled but not Charred

by Filed Under: Felicity, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 7 Comments

During last night’s bath, as I was struggling to get my girls’ long hair lathered, rinsed, and conditioned, I muttered that I couldn’t wait to give them all nice, short bobs for the summer. Felicity shrieked, a reaction that I found surprising given that she’s been asking for a haircut for quite some time, and then she said tremulously, “You’re … [Read more...]

Popecakes, Anyone?

by Filed Under: Food and Drink, Keeping It Real, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 11 Comments

For today’s “Keeping it Real” category, I present to you the following scenario:Minnesota Mom makes muffins. (Cupcakes, actually, but I liked the alliteration in that sentence.) And to keep it really real, I will tell you they were from a box, of the Duncan Hines “Red Velvet” variety. We call this “Red Red Cake” in my family.I let the cupcakes … [Read more...]

We love our Holy Father!

by Filed Under: Current Affairs, Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

Distracted as I’ve been by the events of the past few days, I hadn’t planned much for this week’s visit by Pope Benedict. Being a little late is not too late, however! Here are some of the activities that we plan to do today:Follow the coverage on EWTN, naturally. This is one of the times that I would have loved to have cable television! Oh well, … [Read more...]

To Love and then Lose

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Miscarriage, Motherhood 26 Comments

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and your condolences and above all, for your prayers. The first day is always the easiest, I think, because the truth hasn’t really sunk in yet and the love that people share is so sustaining.Last night, though, my girls and I went to the library. Mostly I just sat there—a listless lump on a wooden kiddy … [Read more...]

By Grief Refined

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Miscarriage, Motherhood, Spiritual Growth 100 Comments

This morning I went in for my usual shot of progesterone. When I saw my doctor in the hall, I smiled and said, “Are you hyper-busy today?” She immediately knew my meaning and said, “Would you like me to listen for a heartbeat? Not a problem!”And so even though I wasn’t scheduled for my first “official” appointment until a week from now, she ushered … [Read more...]

Maggie’s Quick Pick: Call it Courage

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Reviews 1 Comment

We finished Call it Courage on CD yesterday and what a gripping read listen! Mafatu is a 15-year-old Polynesian boy who loses his mother in an accident at sea. His consequent fear of the ocean leads to the disdain of his people and the disappointment of his father, the chief. He leaves the island to find his courage. Does he succeed? What do you … [Read more...]