The Love Edition — because there can never be enough love in the world. 1 Tonight husband and I went to a local pizza place … Continue reading »
Posted in July 2009 …
The Pure of Heart
This may not actually make a whole lot of sense to people unfamiliar with the series, but, then again, themes of good and evil are universal. “It is Voldemort’s fault you were able to see into his thoughts, his ambitions, that you even understand the snakelike language in which he gives his orders, and yet, … Continue reading »
Barter – Sara Teasdale
Life has loveliness to sell, All beautiful and splendid things, Blue waves whitened on a cliff, Soaring fire that sways and sings, And children’s faces looking up, Holding wonder like a cup. Life has loveliness to sell, Music like a curve of gold, Scent of pine trees in the rain, Eyes that love you, arms … Continue reading »
7 Quick Takes Friday
1. In just under a week, we’re taking a family vacation! Husband and I, along with his parents and sisters, are taking a five day trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks! YAY! I’m really excited to see this: and this: and hopefully these: and of course: I will post REAL pictures … Continue reading »
Breakfast in Bed — Mary Cassat
“A mother is the most important person on earth. She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any Cathedral — a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby’s body.” -Cardinal Mindszeny … Continue reading »
Keeping it Simple
I went on a weekend retreat with my husband in May at a place just outside Chicago called “Marytown”. It’s the national shrine to St. Maximillian Kolbe, and the home of the Conventual Friars of St. Francis. It was a wonderful and relaxing weekend, during which I was able to peruse their fabulous Catholic bookstore … Continue reading »
7 Quick Takes Friday (posted a little early!)
As tomorrow is husband and I’s six month anniversary of marriage, and we’re going to celebrate by painting our bedroom, then going to dinner — I probably won’t have time to post tomorrow. 1. I have had an eating experience that I simply must share. In my neighborhood there is a pizza place called … Continue reading »
