Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
Every so often and at times when I least expect it, the good Lord sees fit to embarrass me. His method, usually, is to focus on my predominant sin: capital P-R-I-D-E pride.And oh, how I do bristle.Do you know what your particular fault is? Mine has changed over the years. Growing up, I struggled with vanity far more than I did with pride. I didn’t … [Read more...]
There are few things I enjoy more than getting up before the crack of dawn—in today’s case, 4:00 a.m.—and brewing a nice strong cup of coffee while I plan the day and the week ahead.4:00 is early, I know, but when you go to bed at 9:00 it’s not so bad. Plus one of the smoke detectors has a low battery and is going “eep!” every five minutes. Who can … [Read more...]
The back of my stove is pretty cluttered these days. Currently in residence is a very large bottle of olive oil, a bottle of red wine vinegar, a bottle of caramel-flavored coffee syrup, two pepper mills, a sea salt grinder, a saltshaker, and a box of peppermint tea.Oh, and we mustn’t forget the hand-painted wooden sign behind all of this that reads … [Read more...]
I am wondering if I might interest you in a post or two about my conversion. It’s quite a story—not a tall tale, unfortunately, but it is a long one—and the reason I am thinking about is this:Today is the feast of my much-loved adopted patron, Queen Margaret of Scotland, and as I meditate on her amazing life I find myself longing to be better.I … [Read more...]
When I mentioned being stressed last week, my very wise friend Tracy emailed me with a book recommendation: Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry by Katrina Kenison. I took one look at the title and requested it from my local library. Two days later, it was ready for me to pick up.I love it when life’s that simple!Not … [Read more...]
Do you ever start to squirm a bit as you’re making your morning meditation?From today’s Mass readings:Why then do you judge your brother or sister?Or you, why do you look down on your brother or sister?For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God;for it is written:As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bend before me,and every tongue … [Read more...]
Highlights from last evening include: 3-year-old Angela getting frustrated that we made her leave the house with an empty pumpkin. She thought that the big bowl of candy sitting by the door was for filling it before she left. Angela’s incredible surprise at the consequent play of events. As we moved from one neighbor to the next she kept … [Read more...]
...on this holy night.“John's Garden”(from the cd Million Year Mind by Peter Mayer)Farmer John wandered backAnd when he reached the pumpkin patch, began to speak.He said, “The weather's getting colder,Summer’s over and it’s almost Halloween.That’s the day, the reason you were raisedWhen everything about your life will change.You will have eyes to … [Read more...]
…from 4:00 to 5:00 a.m., she will need to brew a cup of coffee before she leaves.While she’s waiting for her coffee she will need to check her e-mail. Naturally.While she’s sipping her coffee and checking her e-mail, she may or may not get distracted. She may or may not have to hunt high and low for her shoes. She will totally try to ignore the … [Read more...]
10 October 2007 BC*17 October 2007 AD**BC: Before Canine*AD: After Dog … [Read more...]
