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2012-04-20T08:54:35-04:00

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7 Quick Takes Friday

Last updated on: April 20, 2012 at 8:54 am By Sarah Babbs

7. I bought bacon! I love bacon. We never, ever buy bacon. But I decided to get some because the nitrate-free stuff (the only kind I’ll eat) was on sale at Meijer. So, we’re having bacon this weekend. Just thought you’d like to know. Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” made from bacon. As all art should be. 6. My friend manages a little bo-ho cafe in town and they serve Swedish pancakes, which are very similar to crepes. One of the... Read more

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2012-04-19T08:41:19-04:00

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Catholic Birth Control?

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 at 8:41 am By Sarah Babbs

Friends, I need to float an idea I’ve been chewing on for the last several days. Ever since I read the WaPo article about “re-branding” NFP, and then yesterday’s response, I’ve been turning them both over in my mind. Then I read Katie’s piece on both pieces, and that’s made me think even more. I have a theory as to why we Catholics who don’t use contraception come across as crazy fools who can’t even talk to each other. Well,... Read more

2012-04-16T13:45:44-04:00

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A Fair Few

Last updated on: April 16, 2012 at 1:45 pm By Sarah Babbs

Friends, I have a few things I need to share. First, wow. I did not intend my quick takes on Friday to be so controversial. So let me state this, really clearly so nobody misses it: WORKING MOTHERS ARE GREAT STAY AT HOME MOMS ARE GREAT End of story. I think it’s awesome that Michelle Obama worked full time outside the home. (and I wish she’d tell me how she landed a job that pays 300 grand a year while... Read more

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2012-04-13T08:35:08-04:00

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7 Quick Takes Friday

Last updated on: April 13, 2012 at 8:35 am By Sarah Babbs

7. You guys, it’s 8:02 am and Maggie is still sleeping! It’s about an hour later than her usual wake up time. It’s awesome. I got to shower and drink a cup of coffee and I might even get to write this post uninterrupted. 6. I have a new job! I’ll be starting as a receptionist for Weight Watchers next week. I’ll start off working one meeting per week while I do training and then maybe go up to two... Read more

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2012-04-10T14:17:37-04:00

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Car Talk

Last updated on: April 10, 2012 at 2:17 pm By Sarah Babbs

Ladies, we’re car shopping. It’s kind of overwhelming. We’re in the market for a family vehicle that will last us about 10 years or slightly more. We know we want more than two kids, which means we need something that seats more than five, what with the fact that you can only fit two car seats in a five seater. Which leaves us with crossovers and minivans. We’ve decided minivan. We like the Honda Odyssey, but not the Toyota Sienna.... Read more

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2012-04-08T07:00:47-04:00

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O Hell! Where Is Your Victory?

Last updated on: April 8, 2012 at 7:00 am By Sarah Babbs

Let no one caught in sin remain inside the lie of inward shame We fix our eyes upon the cross and run to Him who showed great love And bled for us, freely You bled for us Christ is risen from the dead trampling over death by death Come awake, come awake! Come and rise up from the grave! Beneath the weight of all our sin You bow to none but heaven’s will No scheme of man, no scoffer’s crown... Read more

Catholic

2012-04-07T12:07:37-04:00

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The Grace of Holy Saturday

Last updated on: April 7, 2012 at 12:07 pm By Sarah Babbs

In my morning prayer, the reflection in the Magnificat for today was too powerful to pass by. I spent many moments contemplating the quote from Pope Benedict XVI and the short prayer. I couldn’t help but wonder if this was indeed the prayer of a truly free person. Perhaps someday it will be mine (and yours) as well. What moves me, O God, to love you is not the heaven you have promised me: It is not the awesome hell... Read more

Catholic

2012-04-05T14:00:38-04:00

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Triduum With Toddlers

Last updated on: April 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm By Sarah Babbs

Before I sign off for the remainder of Holy Week, I wanted to write a quick post so that the awkward one about President Obama won’t be the top post on the page. Also, because I’m genuinely curious about the Triduum traditions of you all, but especially of those of you with small children. For the first two Holy Weeks of our marriage, Atticus and I attended all the services. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and sometimes even again... Read more

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2012-04-02T13:35:42-04:00

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Leaning Back

Last updated on: April 2, 2012 at 1:35 pm By Sarah Babbs

Friends, I have a post up at Ignitum Today about how my daughter smacked her head on the bathtub and how that’s like God’s love. Interested? Check it out here. Also, if you all could be so kind as to say a prayer for me today. I have an “employee information session” and informal interview with Weight Watch.ers about a possible part-time position. I’m excited for the prospect of working with such a wonderful organization. Hope you’re all having a... Read more

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2012-03-30T10:12:09-04:00

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7 Quick Takes!

Last updated on: March 30, 2012 at 10:12 am By Sarah Babbs

7. IT’S DONE! The Dental Work. The epic, epic dental work. 3 root canals, 1 crown, and 10 fillings later. DONE. 6. You know what that means? The 14 months of phase II abstinence are over. And CD 1 is just around the corner. 5. I just started this book: I’m watching season 8 of Biggest Loser on Netflix, and when Abby was introduced and told her story, I burst into sobs immediately. If you follow BL, you probably remember... Read more

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