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Because this blog has been a little sad lately…

by Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me, odds and ends 5 Comments

Here are a couple of happy diversions!The first is in the form of a very cute joke that my husband sent me.And the second--perhaps our favorite--an internet quiz!I. Very Cute JokeOne day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the rascally behavior that was going on.So he called one of his angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time.When the … [Read more...]

The Loveliness of…Romance

by Filed Under: Blogging, Minnesota Me 1 Comment

Put it on your calendars: The Loveliness of Romance will be hosted here in Minnesota on February 12, 2007.Bring your sweetie & a complimentary box of Godiva chocolate for the hostess!For a listing of all the fairs, past and present, visit Elizabeth at Real Learning.And do not forget to attend The Loveliness of Candlemas this Monday, hosted by the … [Read more...]

Good News Bad News

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Humor, Minnesota Me, Real Learning 5 Comments

The good news is: we have free access to the Rosetta Stone language program through our county library's website (an awesome resource for an overworked teacher-mom).The bad news is: the kids really like it.As in,Child #1: “It’s my turn!”Overworked Teacher-Mom: “No, it’s not. It’s Child #2’s.”Child #1 bullies his way onto the stool when Overworked … [Read more...]

For Kristen

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me 4 Comments

When to the session of sweet silent thoughtI summon up remembrance of things past,I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought,And with old woes new wail my dear time's waste:Then can I drown an eye, unused to flow,For precious friends hid in death's dateless night,And weep afresh love's long since cancelled woe,And moan the expense of many a vanish'd … [Read more...]

With heartfelt thanks…to Alice & Diane & YOU

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Miscarriage, Prayer 11 Comments

I am going to shock your socks off in announcing:Alice has done it again.Something so unexpectedly delightful, even for Alice.Something beautiful,And caring,And bring-a-sad-miscarrying-mommy-to-tears-all-over-again thoughtful.This rosary, made by this lovely lady, arrived in the mail yesterday.It's so very pretty! My husband fingered it gently and … [Read more...]

Scenes from Our Tea

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events 12 Comments

...in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.Alice, where were you?!! Well, you were an honorary guest since the idea for this lovely tea was entirely yours.It was a hit!We started out with a Rosary. All five decades were led most admirably by the kids, with our intentions being joined to those brave Pro-Life marchers in DC (and elsewhere).The kids were … [Read more...]

Little One, I Loved You So

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Miscarriage, Motherhood, Spiritual Growth 37 Comments

Non habemus hic manentem civitatem--here we have no lasting city. St. Josemaría Escrivá The other night, as we were lying in bed and talking, I apologized to you via my husband for this roller coaster ride that my blog has taken you on.“That’s the nature of a blog,” my husband said simply. “That’s life. There are ups and downs.”He’s right, I … [Read more...]