...which is, like, basically unheard of mid-November in Minnesota, and which is why we've been draining the day to its very dregs. A beautiful Mass (the last green Sunday of Ordinary Time!)... A late-ish lunch of Chipotle-style burritos... And picking up the college boy for an overnight with the family! Sometimes, you know, ya just … [Read more...]
Friday the 13th
(Sorry! Didn't mean to remind you. :-) ) I don't want to talk about myself today. I would rather talk about Him. Crucifixion by Peter Paul Rubens I wouldn't be me if it weren't for Him. My life and its joys...its trials...its suffering... Raising a family. Letting go. Dying to pride. Everyday I move … [Read more...]
A Bold Move by My Daughter
Alternately Titled: If she can do it, so can I! (Only, maybe, not quite so short. ) When Cate suggested getting a haircut, I was all like "Yeah! Sure! You wanna do shoulder length with maybe bangs?" As it turns out, she had plans of her own, so off her hair goes (4 ponytails worth!) to Children with Hair Loss. Isn't that sweet … [Read more...]
