I’m still learning what love is, Everyday I wake up in your arms I’m still trying to figure out what works; How to set off all your alarms I’m still learning what love is, When I’m walking close to you The best way to hold your hand in mine, The best ways to comfort you … Continue reading »

As today is a busy, busy day filled with errands, ob-gyn appointment, ultrasound, and lamaze class, I am re-posting (with a few updates!) this post on the feast of the angels from last fall. Enjoy! So tomorrow is one of my favorite feast days in all the Church — the feasts of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, … Continue reading »

Get more quick takes at Conversion Diary! *** 1 *** Atticus’ sister and her boyfriend are coming to visit this weekend! She has a sorority event in town on Saturday evening, but we’ll get to spend some time with them this evening and tomorrow during the day. It should be a lot of fun! Perhaps … Continue reading »

There is a facility that performs abortions two blocks from my house. (I refuse to use the word “clinic” — a “clinic” is a place where people are helped, not killed. It’d be like calling death row a “health center”. Give me a break.) Today is a killing day. Tomorrow is a killing day at … Continue reading »

We have completed two of our seven childbirth classes. Going into the first class, I was pretty terrified by the idea of birthing this little girl. Coming out of that first class, I was still terrified of giving birth. And I didn’t know why. I mean, yes, fearing the pain is a part of it, … Continue reading »

Ladies, I don’t know if you read Simcha’s blog. She is a hilarious, Hebrew Catholic, mother of eight. This week there have been some serious discussions going on over there about something that seems somehow … not all that serious. Between two posts, there have been 500 comments! What you ask, could garner such a … Continue reading »

I went to confession yesterday before Mass. I never, ever go often enough. I don’t think I’m the only one, but I pretty much always go about two or three weeks longer than I really should between them. Since I finally did go, now I feel all bright and shiny like a new penny. Also, … Continue reading »

For more wonderful quick takes, visit Jen at Conversion Diary! *** 1 *** I am now in my sixth month of pregnancy! I’m of course thrilled, but also, starting to realize just how much needs to get done before the baby is born! – finish the nursery (put together crib, re-cover the second hand glider, … Continue reading »

A few weeks ago, Rebecca did a “Can of Worms” series on Catholics and Voting/Public Life. I did a guest post for that series. However, I wish I had read Mark Shea’s post on a similar topic before I wrote my post, because I would have quoted it. As such, I’m going to quote it … Continue reading »

Sometimes I get sucked in. I know better. But sometimes, when it’s a good article, I think, “Oh I’ll just take a look at what people have said.” This n-e-v-e-r ends well. On websites like CNN, or any major news network, I *never* look at ComBoxes. It makes the soul sick. Sadly, though, it seems … Continue reading »