Hey everyone, I've got a piece over at the National Catholic Register on the Assumption. It's funny, the pieces I sweat over, sometimes don't catch on, and the ones I don't feel quite right, sometimes turn out to be the ones people like. I struggled with the piece on the Assumption. Speaking of struggles, after a long dry spell, I have a piece over at Aleteia on 5 tips if you're botching Lent.
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What's Epic about Sports
We've spent the past two weeks indulging ourselves, gorging our brains on the olympics. We love seeing people show what the human person can do. However, the most exciting sport I've seen in recent memory, was the 5th-6th grade CYO basketball game played this past evening. These girls never played ball before this year. There are only eight total on the team, and over the course of the season
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It's Friday, It's Lent, What are you going to eat?
Sure, you can call for a cheese pizza or find the local Knights of Columbus fish fry, but what else is on the menu when you're trying to fast/abstain? Here are a few ideas for when you are wanting something else...Don't say I never do anything for you folks...
50. Grilled cheese.
49. Mac and Cheese
48. Baked potatoes.
47. French Onion Soup.
46. PB& J. on toast.
45. French toast.
44. Shrimp
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50. Grilled cheese.
49. Mac and Cheese
48. Baked potatoes.
47. French Onion Soup.
46. PB& J. on toast.
45. French toast.
44. Shrimp
Returning to it
Writing is one of those professions which always demands your next trick and
doesn’t look backwards. Five hundred
words a day; no skips. No excuses. I’d
done both. For the past few weeks I’d come to the lull in the day (usually at
night) when there’s time I could spend writing, and hadn’t. Dullness took over my writer’s heart and I let
it.
With
that failure to practice, I’d lost a
Link up to Thursday's Post...
I am trying to get more disciplined in all things including posting on this dusty old blog. If you're having trouble getting going on your Lenten observance, here's my latest over at Catholic Mom. Yep, old reliable Small Success Thursday still gets written, and still somehow doesn't ever get linked to on this blog until Friday or Saturday...where I talk about how Lent never pulls punches on me
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Happy Ash Wednesday!
It's not a day of obligation, but it's still a wonderful thing to receive. Here's my latest at the National Catholic Register. How to prepare for the next 40 days.
Here is one of my favorite site's write up on the common questions for Lent.Thank you Marcel. Lent 2018. It was written for Lent in 2014, but the information hasn't changed.
Ash Wednesday is always dear to me. My father died
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Here is one of my favorite site's write up on the common questions for Lent.Thank you Marcel. Lent 2018. It was written for Lent in 2014, but the information hasn't changed.
Ash Wednesday is always dear to me. My father died
Super Chunky - 1 Hour or Less Cowl! ***Free Pattern***
This is a super simple pattern that works up quickly because of the thickness of your yarn! You end up with a cozy and warm cowl.
Materials:
Red Heart - Grande - Color Foggy total of 180 yards needed
- Chain 45. Join with the first chain to form a ring. Ensure that you did not twist the chain.
- Chain 2, double crochet one time in each stitch. Slip stitch in the chain 2 to complete the round. ROUND 1 - 8
- Fasten off, and weave in ends. Normally to weave in the ends you would want to use a darning or embroidery needle. For this type of bulky yarn, you can weave in the ends with your fingers.
That's it! You now have a new fall / winter accessory for you, or a cute gift idea for a loved one.
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Survival Tips for Parents of Teens...
The world has skads of magazines and blogs and tips on how to manage toddlers and babies, but teenagers...all you get is to learn all you should have done and all you didn't. I know why there isn't a book or magazine devoted to parenting teenagers. Too much knowledge not born of personal experience might doom the human race as we know it.
However, for those intrepid souls who must either face
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However, for those intrepid souls who must either face
Hey it's Friday. Time for an Update beyond Links...
I have two pieces to link up to for you today but I thought I'd start by saying...I'm thinking of redoing this blog because it's not so much a humor blog anymore. It's not I've lost my sense of humor, it's that I've not found a venue for pure humor. Instead, I'm using humor like salt on popcorn, as part of articles. As such, I'm not posting as much purely free content.
Over the years I've
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Over the years I've
9 of My Favorite Low Carb Snacks!
Let's talk snacks! Whether you have a little extra time, or on the go these snacks are winners in my book.
Images taken from a few sites that show some of my favorite snacks to eat which cover salty to sweet, and easy to oven!
Lily's Chocolates -click this link to order these super yummy treats. They are ridiculously low in carbs, but not in taste. My favorite go to when I need chocolate!
Whisps - click this link to try a 3 pack assortment. Great substitute for chips when you feel like dipping, and getting that extra crunch.
Hard Boiled Eggs - what a great way to get your fats in and fill up. Make them at the beginning of the work week and grab them on the go!
2 Ingredient Mousse - This one isn't perfectly Keto friendly because of the pudding ingredients, but for those on Low Carb this will be a great low carb substitute for pudding.
Pork Rinds - One of the most versatile cooking item when making low carb food, but as a snack they are perfect the way they are.
String Cheese - A classic treat that even kids will love. A quick afternoon snack that will keep you going!
Jalapeno Chips - This is my husband's absolute favorite low carb snack. He makes them on a sunday and they are gone so fast. It has a hot taste that has you making more.
Salami - or any deli meats. This treat is perfect alone or rolled with your favorite cheese. Bake the salami and you can make them into a chip substitute.
Pepper Nachos - One of the more time consuming BUT very rewarding snack! Great for watching movies or parties. This snack / appetizer is hearty and yummy, with many topping combinations to make it your own!
What are your favorite snacks?