July 17th, 2009

Single-Tasking Summer

You can read my latest column at Inside Catholic today:

Single-Tasking Summer

July 16th, 2009

Google Sharing Friends and Following

I consider myself pretty savvy. I “get” email, chat, texting, blogging, twitter, facebook, and even more.

But can I just say … I do NOT get the whole Google Reader sharing thing? I can Google share things — I’ve been doing that for a long time now. I also know that I can somehow subscribe to other people’s shared items. I’ve done a few times too, but I forget how.

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July 14th, 2009

Procrastination

I am supposed to be writing a column. But I am pretty sure that if I just leave it alone long enough, there in that sad and empty word document, it will write itself … won’t it?

Besides, I’ve been busy cleaning house and packing for a little trip away with the big girls. The big boys — well, they will be content to stay at home with their visiting

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July 13th, 2009

Do Not Miss This

You really don’t want to miss your chance to enter (free!) the super giveaway we’re having at Faith & Family Live to celebrate our 1-year anniversary of going online.

There are over 100 prizes to be given away — and such a great assortment from our generous sponsors. Go check it out!

July 11th, 2009

How to Get a Boy to Pay Attention at Mass

At Mass this afternoon, Daniel got a bit squirmy. And whiny. And sick-of-being-in-this-place-where-everyone-keeps-telling-me-to-be-quiet.

In an effort to re-focus his attention on important matters, I whispered in his ear.

“Look up at the altar,” I told him. “See what the priest is doing?”

He squirmed.

“He has bread and wine,” I whispered on. “Up there in a special cup.”

He whined.

“Something very important is going to happen next …”

He

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July 10th, 2009

Modesty at Mass

I hate “modesty” articles.

I hate the preachy “church lady” voice I hear in my head as I read most of them.

But lo and behold!

Benjamin Wiker has managed to write an article on modesty at Mass that is sensitive, entertaining, practical, and inspiring — all at once!

InsideCatholic.com – Don’t Wear that Mini to Mass.

July 8th, 2009

Enticement

“Oh no!” I gasped at Daniel this afternoon. “Don’t shake the soda bottle! If you shake it, it might explode.”

But I am not at all sure that these words accomplished my goal of making him think shaking a soda bottle is an undesireable thing to do.

July 7th, 2009

Interview Today on Ave Maria Radio

This afternoon (Tuesday) I’ll be a guest on Kresta in the Afternoon on Ave Maria Radio with Al Kresta.

We’ll be talking about Faith & Family Connect and all the cool ways Catholic families can use new media. The interview is scheduled for 3:20 pm EDT and you can listen live on your computer … Just click “listen live” from the Ave Maria website.

Talk to you then!

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