Today a dear friend of mine posted some pics of her boys. She added commentary only a mom comes up with and we all laughed. But it reminded me of a few things I’ve committed to memory. When Mat was younger I often worried about how different he was. Mat was reading at a [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on March 23rd, 2010 | 2 Comments »
This time of year is the time of green beer, shamrocks, leprechauns and rainbows ends, but also of St. Patrick! Every year about this time I try to remind my kids about Paddy. I read to them the story of Patrick and his friends who were on a trip to see King Laoghhaire. They were [...]
Filed under: art, Christianity, kids, life on March 19th, 2010 | No Comments »
It’s two a.m. I hear, “Mom!” Eyes open. It’s a migraine and she’s thrown up all over the bathroom floor. Just a few days ago she was playing with her big brother. We were out at the lake. We were laughing with her newest cousin. The day before today, we were [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on March 16th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
(Morissette 1) There are many days I feel defeated at the hands of my lack; my “drive for more- ness,” to make up a phrase, from myself. I remember once reading Herbert’s The Pulley. The Pulley. When God at first made man, Having a glasse of blessings standing by; Let us (said [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on March 13th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I was a junior in High School. My guidance counselor Mrs. Beck called me into her office with an offer to go to a camp. For so many reasons, that week spent with Ms. Rochelle St. Marie, Ms. Laura Smith, Ms. Rebecca Boone was huge for me. I grew up in microscopic towns dotting [...]
Filed under: life, music, purpose, relating well, relationships, wonder on March 8th, 2010 | No Comments »
It is dark. It is provocative. Under the gothic vision laid out by Burton…I found it to be hopeful. I went to see Disney’s Alice in Wonderland as directed by Tim Burton . ( http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/aliceinwonderland/ ) Disney’s Alice In Wonderland (2010) Cool Trailer! – The best video clips are right here I have come [...]
Filed under: art, relationships, wonder, writing on March 7th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I needed a subtle reminder. Ok, not so subtle! A friend passed this on to Mrs. Donna who then sent the link my way. I am a huge Mrs. Donna fan. For a lot of reasons. Some incredibly personal to me. Moments like finding this video just reaffirm to me how valuable [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on March 3rd, 2010 | 1 Comment »
