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Summer Yum

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Food and Drink, Minnesota Me 4 Comments

I seriously doubt that I'm the only one who feels as if she's draining these summer days to the last precious dregs.I love the heat; I love the green; I love the sticky little faces.Have a blessed weekend, everyone! Don't forget that The Loveliness of the Seashore is being hosted by Elaine* over at A Wink and a Smile on Monday. I may or may not be … [Read more...]

What He Said

by Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, Prayer, Prolife 8 Comments

Father Euteneuer’s latest e-newletter takes on the demonic abortion industry.In it, he compares the culture of death (specifically, abortion) to the ritual blood sacrifice to the god of child murder, Moloch, saying:The modern abortion industry offers ritual blood sacrifice to the ancient abortion demon. It is in every way a demonic religion. It has … [Read more...]

4 Memes to the Wind Part III: The Saga of the Rockin’ Girl Blogger

by Filed Under: Blogging, Gratitude, Memes, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

rockin’ (adj.) Something that's really cool. Something / someone can be regarded as “rockin’ ” if it is / they are as cool as rock (music)Well, having been nominated for a Rockin’ Girl Blogger award by three of my sweetie pie friends, I am (reluctantly, but finally) responding in kind.I say reluctantly because…well…I’d thought my rockin’ days had … [Read more...]

Destination: Law School

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me 7 Comments

I was drinking one of those funky SoBe “Life” waters you can get by the 15-pack at Sammie’s when Angela came over.“May I have some juice?” she asked. (She talks like that now. In full sentences. Sometimes it’s cute and sometimes it’s just Too Much.)“Sure,” I replied, “Although actually it’s water.”“No, it’s not,” she argued. “It’s juice.”“No,” I … [Read more...]

Hey, as long as it’s got caffeine I’m good.

by Filed Under: Blogging, Minnesota Me, My Writing Elsewhere, odds and ends 10 Comments

Though I prefer the words “low maintenance” to “plain”.I have to meet a deadline today—yes, prayers are appreciated—and there’s not much time for bloggin’! So the best I can do for you, my friend, is to share a quick cup of coffee and get back to work.You Are a Plain Ole Cup of JoeBut don't think plain - instead think, uncomplicatedYou're a low … [Read more...]

One of those Days

by Filed Under: Keeping It Real, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 16 Comments

Today has been one of those days.*One of those days...When you’re coughing like an old woman with a pack-and-a-half-a-day habit. An old woman who’s run out Kleenex, further, and who must make do with toilet paper to keep up with all the blecky stuff her nose is producing.One of those days…When your daughter loses her first tooth at piano lessons … [Read more...]

Storming Heaven

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Prayer Leave a Comment

Donna-Marie is asking for our prayers.*Here is the reason:The two boys were hiking at a hiking park. Briant went ahead of his buddy, Tyler. When Tyler caught up to him he couldn't find Briant and looked around. A rock had become lose under Briant's foot and he fell hundreds of feet. Tyler heard Briant's groans from below. Tyler had to scale down … [Read more...]