New Meme

| July 28, 2006

We see memes all over the internet that ask us to talk about ourselves. Bloggers pass along questions about favorite toppings for salads. Myspace abounds with questionnaires about sex partners. And let’s face it, it isn’t difficult to get people to talk about themselves. Today, I’d like to suggest a new one. It’s simple, but […]

Note to Hypertot:

| July 28, 2006

It’s “Bob the Builder,” not “Bob the Dildo.” I really wish you’d learn to pronounce it correctly.

Money saving tip: Make your own pickles

| July 20, 2006

To make your own pickles the easy way, use the leftover liquid from the last jar of pickles you bought. Just slice a cucumber into the liquid and leave in the fridge for 3-7 days. It works with most brands, but if it doesn’t work with yours, try a different brand. If you feel more […]

Manhood and Apostolate

| July 18, 2006

Several months ago, my charming and patient husband wrote a post about what it means to be a man. He had some fantastic insights, the sort that come from being the kind of person one encourages others to be. He’s the one who, though he doesn’t like the idea of killing spiders, does it anyway […]

Another Sunday’s wisdom from God

| July 17, 2006

through His servant, Fr. Alejandro. All I can say is I pray that God continues to bless this man with wisdom and grace. Yesterday, you may recall, we heard the Gospel reading in which Jesus sends forth His apostles two by two, to witness to the world. “Taking nothing for the journey,” and teaching the […]

a response

| July 10, 2006

Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed. I am not worthy even to be made worthy. But I need You to say the word, because I can’t survive without You.