Last month my mom and dad in-law celebrated fifty years of marriage. That’s an accomplishment. A little over a year from now, in December 2014, my mom and dad will reach fifty years. Again, a pretty big thing. Lately I’ve noticed, via Facebook, couples I knew years ago, perhaps in high school or college. Some … More the long haul
It’s the first week of September. Everyone’s back to school, back to work, back to whatever it is they do. Since I work at a non-profit and my husband works at another non-profit, basically our lives revolve around non-profits [and our kids]. Here’s a funny blog about work life at our type of organizations: Working … More Flapjack Friday Faves [09.06]
{HOPE} is my word of the year, 2013. So far, so good, I suppose, in that I haven’t lost all hope. I realize though, as we’ve now entered September, I have four months to continue {hoping}. Hopefully, that won’t be a huge chore. Today is the other January 1. The above was posted by Gretchen … More four more months of hope
TGIF and all that jazz. I am incredibly happy that this week is coming to a close. It’s been a long one. And my first born returns home tonight. He’s catching a ride with a kid named Chris C. who plays the drums which I find interesting because my freshman year of college I caught … More Flapjack Friday Faves [08.30]
I’m having a difficult time coming up with anything to write. I have ideas, but when I try to express them, they sound too opinionated, too journalistic, too {I’m not sure what} for a blog entry. Society is consumed with the female “M’s” right now. What in heaven’s name is wrong with Miley and whether … More what to expect?
One of my favorite television programs of all time was Friday Night Lights. If you’re unfamiliar, it revolved around the lives of people in small town Texas and high school football. Well, my life revolves around a mid sized Kentucky city and junior varsity girls’ soccer. It’s Friday night and my husband and I are … More Friday night but it’s still light
Happy Friday! This was a monumental week for our family, as our first born headed to the University of Louisville [go Cards!] to begin his freshman year. I’ve decided to dedicate this week’s FFFs to the hellos and goodbyes of sending a loved one to college. Here’s an op ed by Michael Gerson regarding his … More Flapjack Friday Faves [08.23]
Our family had the privilege of visiting The Abbey of Gethsemani last weekend. My husband has been there previously for brief day visits. This time around, we were able to walk the grounds a bit as well as sit in for a 12:30pm mass. It was a great experience and I plan to go back … More content to be quiet
Happy Friday! Happy weekend! This is not what I’d usually deem as a [favorite], as it’s quite disturbing information, but I’ll pass it on nonetheless: After Guantánamo, Another Injustice Which brings to mind my word of the week, thanks to Word of the Day: execrate (/ˈɛksɪˌkreɪt/) – v: to detest utterly; abhor; abominate. My song … More Flapjack Friday Faves [08.16]
Yesterday I was so proud of myself. I ran an errand at lunch. To Trader Joe’s I headed, with the intention of covering our family’s dinners for the week. I had a plan. A plan that included cast iron steaks for my husband and son. Jamie will soon head to college and Chip will be … More marriage and groceries
Upon a Sunny Day 