7. You guys, the farmer’s market opens next weekend. So excited! There’s a winter farm market, but it’s inside so it doesn’t have the same vibe as the summer one. So stinkin’ excited for the produce. The green onions, garlic scapes, chard, and whatever else might be there! What an adventure. 6. We’re going to … Continue reading »

7. I bought bacon! I love bacon. We never, ever buy bacon. But I decided to get some because the nitrate-free stuff (the only kind I’ll eat) was on sale at Meijer. So, we’re having bacon this weekend. Just thought you’d like to know. Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” made from bacon. As all art should … Continue reading »

Friends, I need to float an idea I’ve been chewing on for the last several days. Ever since I read the WaPo article about “re-branding” NFP, and then yesterday’s response, I’ve been turning them both over in my mind. Then I read Katie’s piece on both pieces, and that’s made me think even more. I … Continue reading »

Friends, I have a few things I need to share. First, wow. I did not intend my quick takes on Friday to be so controversial. So let me state this, really clearly so nobody misses it: WORKING MOTHERS ARE GREAT STAY AT HOME MOMS ARE GREAT End of story. I think it’s awesome that Michelle … Continue reading »

7. You guys, it’s 8:02 am and Maggie is still sleeping! It’s about an hour later than her usual wake up time. It’s awesome. I got to shower and drink a cup of coffee and I might even get to write this post uninterrupted. 6. I have a new job! I’ll be starting as a … Continue reading »

Ladies, we’re car shopping. It’s kind of overwhelming. We’re in the market for a family vehicle that will last us about 10 years or slightly more. We know we want more than two kids, which means we need something that seats more than five, what with the fact that you can only fit two car … Continue reading »

Let no one caught in sin remain inside the lie of inward shame We fix our eyes upon the cross and run to Him who showed great love And bled for us, freely You bled for us Christ is risen from the dead trampling over death by death Come awake, come awake! Come and rise … Continue reading »

In my morning prayer, the reflection in the Magnificat for today was too powerful to pass by. I spent many moments contemplating the quote from Pope Benedict XVI and the short prayer. I couldn’t help but wonder if this was indeed the prayer of a truly free person. Perhaps someday it will be mine (and … Continue reading »

Before I sign off for the remainder of Holy Week, I wanted to write a quick post so that the awkward one about President Obama won’t be the top post on the page. Also, because I’m genuinely curious about the Triduum traditions of you all, but especially of those of you with small children. For … Continue reading »

A reader and friend sent me an email saying that there was an ad appearing at the bottom of my most recent blog post indicating that people should band together to get President Obama re-elected. Is anyone else seeing something like that at the bottom of my post? When I click on the post from … Continue reading »