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From the Heart

by Filed Under: Blogging, Cultural Commentary, George, Minnesota Me, Politics, Pregnancy, Unemployment 24 Comments

Lately George has developed an aversion to photos, whereupon his mom has to beg, plead and bribe him to even look her way. And even then, well... The odds aren’t great that the photo will turn out. I think, perhaps, this might be an extension of what I call his “Little Prince” syndrome, i.e.  “Why should I do what anyone tells me when … [Read more...]

What a Difference a Week (or Two) Makes

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me, Pregnancy, Special Events 29 Comments

The Blah-Blah-Blog Edition So I’ve been thinking back wistfully to the days when I used to update daily. Do you perhaps remember that? My eyes would pop open around 5:00 a.m. and I would bound out of bed, thinking, “I get to go write a blog post!” And off I’d go, quite happily, to brew a cup of coffee and jot down my thoughts. Not so, these … [Read more...]

A Chance Encounter

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Just Me, Minnesota Me 9 Comments

Crossposted from Facebook I felt bad for the young lady behind me in the grocery store line. My cart was overflowing…and this after I’d unloaded a third of it! “I’ve got a big crew at home,” I said apologetically, and pointing a finger at my bulging abdomen, added, “This is Number 7.” “Oh, I would love to have what you have!” she exclaimed, and … [Read more...]

Um, how old?

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events 24 Comments

 For those that don't know, my birthday is rapidly approaching.  Its one of those milestones with a zero on the end, and a 5 or something on the front.  I won't tell you my exact age of course, as a blogger never tells. We are doing it up this year though, and I wanted to cook myself something special.  We just got a wok, you … [Read more...]

got milk? Magic Straws: A Review & Giveaway

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Reviews 47 Comments

Got kids? Got milk? Then have I got a fun review for you. got milk? Magic Straws are disposable straws that come in a variety of flavors. Each straw is filled with tiny flavor beads that dissolve as you sip your milk through the straw. Each straw has only 17 calories and 4 grams of sugar, which, if you’ve done the research, is much less sugar … [Read more...]

Checking in with a Hello! and a Church Photo

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Blogging, Just Me, Minnesota Me 12 Comments

Hello! So I was telling Barbara that I could very much relate to her “disconnect” post. I’ve got lots I could say in this little space (Hello? Remember those vacation posts I promised? You don’t? Well, no great loss then) BUT—conversely—I have far more to do in the slightly larger space that’s home. Except…would one’s home be larger than the … [Read more...]

About Last Night*

by Filed Under: Marriage, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 17 Comments

I have been thinking (read: fretting) a lot about my last post, mostly because it was a little private and I’m not in the business of embarrassing and/or estranging my readers. Are you kidding? I am nothing if not an affirmation hound. “Love me!” I say, jumping into your lap. “Love me love me love me love!” Thus the visit on Monday to a Catholic … [Read more...]