Three is the magic number. My son asked me the other day why three is the magic number and I said “Because of the trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” The rest of my family came up with a bunch of other reasons so we decided it’s the magic number because Schoolhouse Rock said
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Jesus is the Intention
Lent is starting. Ash Wednesday is here. This brings up a treasure trove of emotions. Being raised Catholic Lent meant that we wouldn’t eat meat on Fridays and we would “give something up”…meaning chocolate or swearing or complaining. Kind of like a diet. Temporary, restricting and doesn’t create lasting change. At least that’s how it felt
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Wisdom and Dr. Maya
I have mentioned here many times that I am an Oprah fan. Her show has taught me a lot. I’ve heard some of the best advice on her show. I have spoken this advice to myself internally over the years and I’ve shared it with others. Oprah also has an “Oprah”. Her name is Dr. Maya
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It’s Good To Be Friends
I picked up my son from Religious Education class (that sounds really formal but here are the other choices…CCD, YC, Sunday school (but not on a Sunday), RE, Catechism…you get the point…no one knows what we are even talking about anymore!) He gets in the car and hands me this: The question is “What
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Hope for the Pope
When I was out to lunch on Wednesday and my mom texted me in capitals…THERE IS A NEW POPE!! I was just like everyone else. Clueless. I hadn’t been paying much attention. But I have to say, I felt very excited and giddy as I was driving home really fast to see who this new Pope
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Great Change is on the Way!
IT’S FIXED! IT’S FIXED! IT’S FIXED! Woo- hoo! We are up and running again thanks to the FABULOUS AMAZING dear friend of mine, Patty Ptacek. She is the first person I met when I moved here 15 years ago 🙂 and she is lovely and kind and a good friend and she also happens to
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Share Your Prayer
I have spent a lot of time over the years praying for my kids. I don’t think there is any little corner of their lives that I have not covered in prayer. That is, until something else comes up. My kids are getting older and as they do, my prayers become different. All the usuals
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I love vacation!
I love vacation. This is me when we are on vacation. This is me at when we get home. It’s not pretty. Can you hear me saying, “Seriously, stop it!” Furrowed brow…yikes! Vacation is great because it’s a break from real life. There is no to-do list, there is no pressure to achieve. We
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USA! USA!
I saw this on the internet and I thought… “Uh-Oh” Of course, I love what she says here. I love it when people talk about God and blessings and glory! I think it’s a beautiful thing when anyone, anywhere, lifts up the name of God in thanksgiving. AMEN! However, I can imagine if you don’t