Back Home Again
My glorious vacation and family time in Minnesota was finished off on Monday night with a late dinner at the Blarney Stone Irish Pub with Vicki. It was definitely a place I…
Read moreAugust in Minnesota: A Brief Interregnum – Part 5
Sunday I had the wonderful opportunity to attend mass with my brother and his family at their home parish, the Cathedral of St. Mary in Fargo. What a blessing, my…
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Saturday morning Vicki and I were treated to a mini-concert, when Lauren, who had brought her baritone with her from Montana, brought it out and played for us. I couldn’t…
Read moreAugust in Minnesota: A Brief Interregnum – Part 3
Thursday appears to have disappeared from my memory — at least, I have no photos of that day. I dimly recall Doug and Sarah coming over to Vicki’s house that…
Read moreAugust in Minnesota: A Brief Interregnum – Part 2
One of the most delightful serendipities of changing the dates of this trip up north was the fact that we were in town during the annual Concordia College Cobber Corn…
Read moreAugust in Minnesota: A Brief Interregnum – Part 1
I am finally able to sit down to my blog and write a little about my reflections at the end of an unusual summer. Our family has traditionally made a…
Read moreGifts
Before I up and leave town, I want to say some things about today. Thing One: This is a heart-full of lovely people. Each one is a gift for…
Read moreAccomplishments a la bullet points
A proper list of things I accomplished this week might include the following: Some school with my high schoolers; Lots of reading to the toddler; Managing my life from the…
Read moreThe heart of man disposeth his way:
… but the Lord must direct his steps. — Psalm 16:9 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA) It was Saturday morning. For the last 5 weeks, that has meant an early…
Read moreAudition Portraits
… or, “Any Excuse To Take Photos of my Kiddos!” My lovely Laurent was on her way to an audition this evening, and I needed to try to…
Read moreFun with Jovi
Jovi was back on Sunday, and in fine form. He’s getting around and scooting as quick as can be, plus pulling himself up and…
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