Monthly Archives: May 2008

Up in the Panhandle Again

Katie and I travelled with my mom to visit our Aunt and Uncle in the Texas Panhandle again. We tried to get close to their cows, but they were skittish and kept their distance from us; then we went out … Continue reading

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Adoption Woes Continue

International adoptions, especially from Guatemala and Vietnam, are under scrutiny for horrible practices where people take others’ babies and put them up for adoption (to make money, I assume). Surely there must be a easier, better way to make adoption … Continue reading

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Aah, long weekend

I am so relaxed this morning. That’s the beauty of long weekends–so much time to slow down and simply enjoy the company of my wonderful husband. We had a great weekend. Devin invited me on a wonderful date Saturday evening … Continue reading

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That Is Some Potent Garlic

We harvested our 5 garlic bulbs last week and hung them up to dry, then we cleaned them up and they are presumably ready to eat. Well, I remember reading about all the great benefits of eating raw garlic, and … Continue reading

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Today–World Day of Prayer for China

I received an this week e-mail from Regnum Christi, asking for prayers today for China, in answer to the Holy Father’s request. Pope Benedict XVI has asked that Catholics worldwide unite in a day of prayer for Catholics in China … Continue reading

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