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October 2010

October 05, 2010

Happy Birthday Baby!

And a Happy Belated Feast of St. Francis to all our readers! Yesterday we were...

September 2010

September 30, 2010

Apps, Music and PodCasts — Techno Catholicism

Pope Benedict XVI has encouraged us to use all forms of media for apostolic work,...

September 27, 2010

We’re Digging the Dipper!

Ladies, I had mentioned the Baby Dipper bowl and spoon set a few weeks ago,...

September 20, 2010

Church without Crayons: Can it be done?

For the past few weeks, our family has been trying something new: Mass without crayons,...

September 12, 2010

Things a 1st-grader says…

At the dinner table tonight: Me: Christopher, would you like some more pasta? C: C'mom,...

September 01, 2010

For College Football Fans

Anyone watching college football this weekend will want to check out the pre-game for Michigan...

September 01, 2010

A Dress

I found myself at a shopping mall recently on my way to the airport for...

August 2010

August 31, 2010

Phone Dilemma?

I have been unhappy with our phone situation for some time. We have a cell...

August 22, 2010

A Movie, An Article, and Our Temperaments

It isn't often that I enjoy a movie, particularly when I'm watching it in lieu...

August 17, 2010

Lucy…

...Four years ago, we had the privilege of seeing your beautiful face, of holding you...

August 12, 2010

Thoughts for Thursday

What am I cooking tonight? Nothing! The kids are eating leftovers because Mr. Red and...

August 10, 2010

Spending on Experiences Instead of Possessions

Spending your money on experiences instead of possessions results in more satisfaction. Thinking of taking...

July 2010

July 30, 2010

Mama’s got a new pair of shoes

Call me crazy, but for me, buying a new pair of running shoes is like...

July 29, 2010

Babysitting Co-Op: Has it Worked for You?

Several times over the past couple of years, I have almost started a babysitting co-op...

July 22, 2010

Crocs: Because Form Follows Function

When I first saw a pair of Crocs back in 2005, I was certain I...

July 13, 2010

A Little Help, Please!

Dear friends, Here I am once again, asking for your parenting wisdom. I have been...

July 09, 2010

The Gift of Hospitality

Some ladies are said to have “the gift of hospitality”: Lady Lovely’s home is tidy...

June 2010

June 27, 2010

“Dad Life” – Very Funny!

Those of you who enjoyed Red's post on the Swagger Wagon will appreciate this very...

June 24, 2010

Full Pantry, Empty Heart

The life of a military family is full of ups and downs. Great assignments, tough...

June 21, 2010

Welcome

Dear Readers, Welcome to our new location. As of today, our new site is www.buildingcathedrals.com,...

June 17, 2010

Swagger Wagon

B-Mama and I both love our minivans. Maybe because we've never been car people? Maybe...

June 04, 2010

Celebrity Weddings

Fresh off the press... a moonlit bench in Prospect Garden at Princeton, one lovely lady...

April 2010

April 29, 2010

Book Rec

I think we can all agree a higher standard of ethics would be beneficial in...

April 05, 2010

vintage

January 2010

January 10, 2010

Because Red and MaryAlice…

...have been able to post all the sports pictures the last few years (with my...

January 06, 2010

Overjoyed

for All You Who Hope and her husband!If you have a moment, go read and...

January 03, 2010

Cute stuff

A very happy new year to all of our readers! Things have been pretty quite...

December 2009

December 03, 2009

FYI…

There is free shipping at Shutterfly right now, if anyone has digital printing to get...

December 02, 2009

Someone has great news!

Please pray for my friend and her family! What a lucky little girl!