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Latin Mass could expand in Diocese of Buffalo

TSO links to a Catholic-oriented temperament quiz. It takes around ten minutes. I took it and was told that I am a melancholic-sanguine (65%-35%). I could buy that. I like that this quiz takes a stab at seeing which temperament is dominant in us mixed types. I heard Art Bennett on Catholic Answers last week;… Continue reading Sugar and spice and….

Yesterday I went to retreat in Auriesville with my mother for a retreat of the deacon’s wives of the diocese. It was a lovely, relaxing, day away from the rigors of housewifery. I find that it is nice to be around women. I have never been a male-bashing feminist, and have always enjoyed the company… Continue reading Retreating from the Retreat

I was tagged by Alicia. 1. How long have you had a cell phone? (If you don’t have one, why not? What would prompt you to get one?) I had a cell phone for a while in 1997 and dropped the subscription. I got a new one in 2002 and have had one since then.… Continue reading Tagged!: the tech edition

My teenage daughter desperately wants this skirt. I told her there is no way anyone is spending $38 on that. She wants to use her own money, but her father (and I agree with him) believes $38 on that is still ridiculous. So I suggested this pattern with a Hello Kitty! applique. You would have… Continue reading Sewing Advice Please…

Archbishop Mataca says democracy is not an end in itself but a means to higher goals which he says are freedom, good government, just laws and happy homes. He says whatever the systems of governance, democracy in its various forms or socialism, it must be at the service of humanity. Archbishop Mataca says if any… Continue reading Catholic archbishop in Fiji queries democracy push by foreign governments

The vacinity of our home seems to be the hub for most of the pre-adolescent/early adolescent boys of the neighborhood. The current boy trend is playing marbles. Boys who I do not recognize seem to come from miles feet around for the chance to win or lose more marbles of different sizes and colors. The… Continue reading I Guess It Makes Sense…In The Not Making Sense Way