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January 2013

January 02, 2013

Really Nowhere Near 50 Books!

Happy stupid new year, everybody! It's supposed to be our first day back at school...

January 01, 2013

“Yes. . . and no!”

Finding balance.

December 2012

December 27, 2012

Blessed are the uncertain

More lessons of pregnancy.

December 25, 2012

This holy family

Be you an angel, or be you a sheep, or be you whatever, Merry Christmas...

December 22, 2012

I love you all.

Well, yesterday was a pretty great day for me. This is how December's stats shaped...

December 21, 2012

Why the heck not?

Folks, so many of you have been so encouraging and so generous with your prayers...

December 21, 2012

Re: Simcha Fisher, Register, Michael Voris, Fr. Z, etc.

FYI, I am in communication with my editors at the Register about how to respond...

December 21, 2012

How to write a family Christmas letter

Go, Robbie!

December 20, 2012

Serviam

It's not just altar boys who sometimes say, "I don't think I want to serve...

December 18, 2012

50 Books: What Kinkade was aiming for

First, a shameless plug: order today with standard shipping from my CafePress store, and get...

December 18, 2012

How to give charitably, but more charitably

Having been on both sides of the well-intentioned, badly-executed charitable gift, I offer ten tips...

December 17, 2012

50 Books: the Ultimate Reading Accessory

Back to books tomorrow, but I couldn't resist adding in one non-book item: Perhaps...

December 14, 2012

Did you see Minor Revisions?? UPDATE: YouTube link included

I didn't get to see Minor Revisions last night! Jen Fulwiler gave us ten extremely...

December 14, 2012

Seven to Ten Quick Takes: 50 Books: Guest Post: I like colons

Today's guest post is written by my ever-enthusiastic 13-year-old daughter, Dora (who was born and...

December 14, 2012

Charities you ought to know

I'm bowled over by this beautiful array of specialized help that people are offering to...

December 13, 2012

50 Books: Katherine Paterson

Back to the books! Today's pick is a collection of very short stories for older...

December 13, 2012

Editing the soul

Isn't there a rule against writing about writing? There ought to be. Oh, well. Okay,...

December 12, 2012

Kate Essenberg: Heavenly Peace

Remember Kate Essenberg, the immensely talented baker who sent my family a large and gorgeous...

December 11, 2012

More light

How we found ourselves celebrating Hanukkah this year.

December 10, 2012

oh fer

From the Weekly Standard: President Obama declares Hanukkah "an opportunity for people of all faiths...

December 10, 2012

50 Books: William Steig

First, some bloggy business. If you are an email subscriber to this blog, you may...

December 07, 2012

Which One’s Gilligan?

Hi, I'm The Jerk. Normally I review movies around here when I feel like it,...

December 07, 2012

Simply having a wonderful chickentime

This may be the dumbest thing I've ever written.

December 06, 2012

Catholic community: what, why, and how?

I'd like to thank the community of Catholic women writers for writing today's post for...

December 06, 2012

Guest post: Hope Fulfilled

Today's book pick, an excellent choice for a Christmas present, is recommended by my sister,...

December 04, 2012

50 Books: zip pop

Self-help books (from yesterday) always make me think of Walker Percy, and Walker Percy always...

December 04, 2012

Nothing special

I'm sorry, but my beloved, ordinary baby was up all night for some unknown reason,...

December 03, 2012

50 Books: Guest Post: Peace and Balance

Today's book picks are by my sister, Rosie Herreid, who recommends some very timely reads...

November 2012

November 30, 2012

50 Books: Who is coming to our house?

One of the sweetest animal Christmas stories I've ever seen: Who Is Coming to Our...

November 29, 2012

50 books: Guest Post by Steve Gershom

Okay, so I just completely forgot to post a book pick yesterday. Today, I'm featuring...

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