We’ve barely been plowed out really, and so, though Dan made it to work and back, I was unable to leave the house today. Tonight, however, as a still heavier snow began to fall and forecasters promised up to 4 more inches, I grew desperate. While other New Englanders might be stocking up on bread and milk, my stalwart husband is on a different mission. He just shoveled his way
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February 27th, 2008 The right hand is for holding the fork. The fork is for poking and smooshing the food. The left hand is for cramming the poked, smooshed food into your mouth. February 27th, 2008 Here is my latest sorry attempt at organization and efficiency. Many people email me looking for the same basic information and, though I want to be of service to you, I sometimes find it difficult to keep up. I thought it might help to have a page featuring links to the most commonly sought subjects we’ve covered here on the blog. So here it is: Popular Posts. I’ll keep a February 27th, 2008 Fast: Don’t forget that the only pedestal you need ever stand on, is the one your husband and children build for you. Pray: Persevere. “He who does not give up prayer cannot possibly continue to offend God habitually. Either he will give up prayer, or he will give up sinning.” – St. Alphonsus Liguori Give: Focus on your home today. The world can find another volunteer, but your husband and February 26th, 2008 Here’s a look at the view outside my living room window tonight. And it’s still falling. Cheery, right? February 26th, 2008 What’s making me happy today: Raphael’s Easter shoes, marked down from $30; picked up for $8.99 at the Carters outlet. I know he’ll probably wear his snow boots to Mass, but these are giving me some small bit of hope today. I’m taking it. February 26th, 2008 On reader writes: I was wondering what your take is on how to deal with loved ones who have left the Church and have an ax to grind. In the last 3-4 years I have really embraced my faith and become a full-fledged Catholic. (I had been a “cradle Catholic” all my life and wasn’t completely dedicated to the church or even sure what I wanted). I now take major February 26th, 2008 Fast: Stop looking for encouragement and approval. Genuinely encourage and affirm someone else instead. Pray: Take this quote to prayer today and listen to God’s answer: “Real love is demanding. I would fail in my mission if I did not tell you so. Love demands a personal commitment to the will of God.” — John Paul II Give: Let your child choose a huge stack of picture books (use that |
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