Okay, first of all? Going to see Wicked with my daughter Cate was not--I repeat, not--in the birthday budget. This is why I married the man that I did. If I had married a man like me, this blog would have a very different name. Hooverville Mom. That has a really nice ring, don't you think? Also, Cate assured me that I would be extremely popular … [Read more...]
In Praise of Being Mrs. B.
This is me, Mrs. B., wishing you were here with me. Photo Credit: Kaylee R. We could share a cup of tea. Or better yet... A large coffee. Why? 'Cause today is my birthdee! Huh. Something about that last line just doesn't work. In any case, yes, today is my birthday. I am one year older than the last time I blogged … [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...]
On this Feast
16 years ago then... And now. Sixteen years ago this morning, I called my friend at 9:00 a.m. "Okay, so I'm in labor right now. Do I think I should be going to Mass?" "You nut!" she responded. "Get to the hospital!" We've loved celebrating his birthday on this great feast although logistically, yes, it can get a bit tricky. … [Read more...]
Thankful Thursday
“The Independence Day Edition” Feeling thankful today for so many things, not the least of which, our freedom. My daddy fought hard and fierce for this freedom. “Whoa,” I once said to him, putting down the WW II book I was reading. “Some of those Japanese soldiers were mean!” “Well, yeah,” he responded. “They were shooting at us.” Thankful … [Read more...]
Prayers for Sarah (Squared)
Two dear ladies are expecting babies. One, named Sarah, is my bestest buddy in the world... …and by “world”, I mean Alaska. Sigh. I am not happy that she is in Alaska, but being a resigned & pious “embrace my crosses” type, I have forgiven her husband for moving her there. The other dear lady is also named Sarah. What are the odds of … [Read more...]
Another Daddy Update
The “Flashback/Father’s Day” Edition Prologue: My dad had his surgery on Friday morning and it seemed as though it was a success. The doctor removed several inches of skin and tissue—the entirety of my father’s left breast, in fact. This makes me cringe; that poor sore man! My dad remained cheerful throughout the process and not surprisingly... … [Read more...]
Food for Thought
This spoke to my heart this morning. Perhaps it will speak to your heart, too. “My Lord, I long for a ray of heavenly wisdom, so that I may not be unreasonable in my judgments and opinions about others. You treat each person as an individual. You do not ask me to be like others in my ways. You only want me to take the talents and circumstances in … [Read more...]
On this Sweet Feast of the Sacred Heart…
...I would like share with you a preview and a promise. (Twelve promises, to be exact--the promises made to my patron saint.) First, the preview: Look who was at the home education conference! It's the Holy Heroes kids! Very cool & very fun & I'm hoping to get to that conference recap...someday, maybe...if Baby Francis lets me. (I'm … [Read more...]
Postcards from the Conference
(just one) (okay, two) (maybe three?) #awesomeness Today's the big day for the Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference! Francis and I hope to see you there. … [Read more...]
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