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Budding Priest? Today we were saying the Family Angelus at noon, and Gorbulas got out of my arms and tried to get a Rosary from our Rosary rack. I was impressed. Perhaps a budding priest? Maybe not. I am thinking it is every Catholic mother’s mission that we look for signs that our sons may… Continue reading Budding Priest? Today we

Wallowing in Self-Pity I recently rented Frida. Funny because my curiosity about Frida Kahlo was aroused in a conversation with Peony about eyebrow waxing. After that it occurred to me I did not know who she was, so I looked her up to educate myself. I was intrigued by her paintings. I would never hang… Continue reading Wallowing in Self-Pity I recently

Pampered Chef update: Back in May I blogged about how Pampered Chef had been bought by Berkshire Hathaway, a major corporate donor to Planned Parenthood. I am pleased to report that, due to protests from Pampered Chef staff and customers, Berkshire Hathaway has dropped support for PP! Here’s BH’s news release (requires Adobe Acrobat). This… Continue reading Pampered Chef update: Back in

We’re back. We had a good trip, although Hambet’s tummy started acting up on Sunday — I am taking him to the doctor’s this afternoon. More to come!

Good article on Catholic Exchange about Affirmative Action. I am sorry about the slow blogging, and I would comment more, but I am seriously drained emotionally as of late.

The Prayers Are Working! Gorbulas had a follow-up appointment and his lungs look good! Thank you so much! If I may be so bold for one more request? We have had a few more life stresses at one time than I think I am capable of handling gracefully. One is Gorbulas’ health, another is my… Continue reading The Prayers Are Working!

Back From the Hospital We have been in the hospital since Sunday night with Gorbulas. On Sunday he woke up with what appeared to be croup. I called the doctor and she told me that the treatment for croup and asthma are the same, so to be vigilant with his nebuliser treatments. At first the… Continue reading Back From the Hospital We

Hot! It is so hot. It was cold last week, this week is hot. I refuse to leave the house today. I am sitting around in my sulu, drinking water and am not going out in public where I have to wear hot “decent” clothes”. No way! The kids are sitting around in T-shirts and… Continue reading Hot! It is so hot.