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...]
A “Frozen” Heart? God forbid.
Subtitled: On what it means to be truly Catholic. “It never occurs to the critic to do anything so simple as to compare what is Catholic with what is Non-Catholic. The one thing that never seems to cross his mind, when he argues about what the Church is like, is the simple question of what the world would be like without it.” (From The Thing by … [Read more...]
The Gift of Grand- and Godparents
I never knew my grandparents. My godfather is dead (may he rest in peace) but my godmother? She's one of my very best friends. What a gift, then, to get to know one's extended family! When I am old and gray and full of sleep, these memories will sustain me. That...and embarrass my children, of course. "Do you remember how Mom always had … [Read more...]
Respect LIFE
Our priest talked about Respect Life Sunday during his homily today, and that reminded me to tell you that... October Baby is on Netflix Instant View right now! My older girls and I watched it last night. Loved it every bit as much as the first time. Happy Sunday, everyone! Have a blessed & beautiful week. … [Read more...]
Over the River and through the Woods
A Sewing Weekend So... Friday night found me feeling puny, and thus the whiny post about the low-comment day. Forgive me! "I'd had a glass of wine," I explained in an email to Charlotte on Saturday. "As such, I was feeling forward." "Don't let Drunk You blog!" she wrote back. It's true. Drunk Tipsy Me speaks her mind too freely, and I … [Read more...]
Autumn Anecdotal
Or “On Feeling Blue, Quite Literally” It was homecoming weekend at my kids' school, and as part of the 9th Grade parents committee, I helped run the photo booth at the dance. "The name's Candy. Cotton Candy." (photo credit B. Kehl) The theme for the night was "Blue Out," though perhaps that fact is self-evident. * * * After … [Read more...]
Family Fun 101
The "They're Back from Camp!" Edition There is so much I could say about this camp, but for now... Well, it's Friday and I finally have all my chicks home. I feel like Felicity looks in this photo. Calm...happy...and completely in love with Our Lord and my family. Have a blessed weekend, everyone! … [Read more...]
Daddy Update
The Wedding in North Dakota Edition I thought I would give you an update on my father, since we got to see him this past weekend. [Insert big happy smiley face here] We went home for the wedding of my sister's son... ...also known as my nephew. I have known Jon, gosh, since he was a baby and I didn't have any. Now he's a grown man … [Read more...]
{Pretty Happy Funny Real}
The Fridge Magnet Wisdom Edition {pretty} This is Angela, the author of all the following quotes. She's pretty as a picture but don't let that fool you. The "run" that she speaks of is a run for my money, which she gives me every day. {happy} I've decided to take this advice to heart. I'm not getting any younger, after … [Read more...]
Family Fun 101
The Banana Split Edition ~ For my blog reader Trish, with love and endless gratitude ~ Okay friends, this post has gotta be quick because it's Friday and Friday means one thing: Family Fun. (Not to mention, a mom's who not all distracted by blogging.) (Just sayin'.) When's the last time you made banana splits? For me, they conjure up … [Read more...]
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