The roses are all in bloom! “Who is this that appears like the dawn, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, majestic as the stars in procession? Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun...?”(Song of Solomon 6:10) Have a blessed weekend, everyone. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads! … [Read more...]
And how is your day going?
Perhaps you're feeling weary from the journey.Stop and rest a spell, my friend. Ignore the jealous rabble rousers. They need a nap but refuse to take one. … [Read more...]
On the Feasts of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts
...may we be united in love and prayer.The Salutation to the Heart of Jesus and MaryHail, Heart most holy,Hail, Heart most meek,Hail, Heart most humble,Hail, Heart most pure,Hail, Heart most devout,Hail, Heart most wise,Hail, Heart most patient,Hail, Heart most obedient,Hail, Heart most vigilent,Hail, Heart most faithful,Hail, Heart most … [Read more...]
Odds & Ends Thursday Evening
Here’s a photo of my humble woodcarving, as per your request.And here’s the skinny on that football player photo below. Did you recognize her? : ) That was me, in college, clowning around as usual. I worked in the Audio-Visual Center on campus and one week my boss was doing the photos for the football team. Evidently the pile of shoulder pads and … [Read more...]
If you must know…
Ask Matilda! … [Read more...]
Me? A Master Woodcarver?
It seems unlikely.In my mind, the equation goes like this:1 highly caffeinated woman + 1 very sharp knife = Not a good idea.Yet life can be surprising.Every Tuesday afternoon this summer, my boys are taking a wood carving class. I hesitated before signing them up; the class is almost an hour away—in the hinterlands as far as I’m concerned—and this … [Read more...]
Who Wants to Pay Me a Nickel
…for every time I have to call out to my children, “Shut the door! The air is on!” I’m thinking this could prove to be a lucrative summer job for the momma, provided I find an employer. … [Read more...]
This One’s on Me
Ever one to want to bask in my mom and dad’s approval, I sat them down for an impromptu recitation by my son: the Hail Mary in Latin. (Whose idea was that? you’re wondering. No you’re not. You know it was mine.)Certain that they would be tremendously proud of my son’s impressive grasp of a foreign language (and—dare I hope?—even proud of his … [Read more...]
Our Poor Encloistered Turtle
…is now free.As are Frindle the frog and his tank mate, Rosa.We did a mass amphibian release last evening at the park where we originally found these creatures. Our kids were wistful but resigned. I’m pretty sure they realized it was time.Ultimately there were two straws that broke this momma’s back. The first was my sister’s remark that the pet … [Read more...]
A Capital Event
Who? My parents, my sisters, my sons & meWhat? The dedication of a new World War II memorialWhere? The Minnesota State Capital; St. Paul, MinnesotaWhen? Saturday, June 9th, 2007 (3 days after the 63rd anniversary of D-Day)Why? To pay well-deserved homage to the 6000 Minnesotans who died in World War II as well as to all the living veteransWas it … [Read more...]
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