Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
Nine years ago today, my beautiful 19-year-old niece was killed in a car accident. She was on her way home from visiting my mom in the hospital, where the whole family had gathered after Grandma's quadruple bypass. We feared that we would lose my mom. Instead, God called home our little Kellee. Could you spare a prayer for both her and my … [Read more...]
ED. NOTE: Saving the best for last here, so please please read through to the end. So we are a good full week into the start of Lent. How is it going for you? I think I finally found a penance that's a good fit for me—the “not partaking of the drink” thing, that is. Of course, having said this, I'm sure that it will suddenly become unbearable. … [Read more...]
The "Pete's a Pizza" Edition A William Steig story was just what we needed on this gray slushy day. I thought that it might be what your kids need, too. ) Blessings! … [Read more...]
Alternately Titled: Why I Wish I had Cable Amy Thielen is a chef, author, and host of Food Network's Heartland Table. She is also a native Minnesotan, which, in my opinion, is her real claim to fame. Hey, we small-town girls gotta stick together! I had the chance to talk with Amy this week to promote the 2nd season of Heartland Table, which … [Read more...]
"I couldn't figure out why the ball was getting bigger. And then it hit me." Anonymous I am learning, in my advanced maternal age, not to party TOO hard on Mardi Gras. Madcap (and Made-up) Mardi Gras Revelers Why? You know why. Who wants to fast on a hangover? Revelery (as edited by Angela) Truly Scrumptious Plus no hair of … [Read more...]
I know all you Southerners think we Yankees are crazy... ...and I would probably agree. Still, if we're gonna inhabit this tundra, we may as well make the most of it. Frozen extremities notwithstanding. So here's where we were: And here's who we are: A bunch of crazies from Minnesota, joining a bunch of other crazies from who knows … [Read more...]
Or, From Here to Eternity On Friday, my family went to the ice caves. It was an all-day day trip; we got home after 10:00. We walked a mile just to get to the ice caves. This felt more like FIVE miles on the way back. On Saturday, my husband and I went on retreat. We were out the door by 8 a.m. and did not get home until 8 p.m. (We … [Read more...]
The Tropical Get-Away Edition "Sane marriage is an untheatrical thing; it is therefore not surprising that most modern dramatists have devoted themselves to insane marriage." G.K. Chesterton: George Bernard Shaw Linking, as always, to Amongst Lovely Things. Have a blessed & beautiful Lord's Day, everyone! … [Read more...]
[Only three, 'cause that's all I got time for.] [Although I'm including a giveaway to make it worth your while.] - 1 - We're on our way to see the ice caves today! So much for that face of mine coming unthawed... - 2 - As we head into Lent next, I'm discerning my use of time online. Specifically, how--and should--I be blogging? Because … [Read more...]
You may be thinking I'm still curled up in that mitten and that's why I haven't been updating this blog. Nope. I had to come out because of this kid. He's cute, right? Well, that's his saving grace. He's cute but very VERY demanding. We're talking fussy then happy then fussy then hold me then fussy and feed me and fussy … [Read more...]
