May 31st, 2008

Two years and it’s yours

(as she watched me scrub out the toilet)

Gabby: That is my favoritest job and you never let me do it.

May 31st, 2008

More Snobbiness, More Grammar

***Updated to share this cute comic (one of my favorites!) that Shauna sent by email (click on image to see it larger).

I am not alone! I heard from more than a few of you after my last post about grammar and proper word usage, and so I thought maybe it would be fun to share some of our pet peeves here.

It’s a rainy Saturday, there’s nothing else

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May 30th, 2008

I take it back.

The part about “begging the question” in the cupcake post below, that is.

Did you know that when you write online, small words and phrases that you use with little thought to their proper usage are left up on the screen for people with altogether too much time on their hands, like my brother, to scrutinize and then email to correct you?

I stand corrected.

I accept this correction and

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May 30th, 2008

New Column

You can read my latest column at InsideCatholic today:

Being There

May 30th, 2008

Cupcake Crazy

I saw these beautiful butterflies in a recent issue of Woman’s Day and was tempted by them. Then this morning I was re-organizing some of our school stuff (read: throwing out a bunch junk papers and half-used workbooks) when I re-discovered the magazine. And here they are again online in all their temptingness. This is dangerous stuff. I am apt to plan a party just so that I can have

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May 29th, 2008

Lost!

Did you watch? Are you gratified?

Personally speaking, I was totally paid back for all my hours and hours of watching, all my hours and hours of “What the … ?” when Desmond and Penny kissed. For real. Does it get any better than that?

Have they hooked you enough for next season? I am easy and I admit it — I am so there.

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May 28th, 2008

Mama’s Tree in May

May 28th, 2008

Marriage Matters

Have you and your spouse survived serious marriage trouble? Have you ever considered divorce, but ultimately saved your marriage? Might you be willing to share your story (anonymously if you like) with Faith & Family magazine?

If so, please email me.