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Busy, Busy Times and My Favorite Thoughts on the New Pope

Things have been busy in these parts, with John studying for a big exam, me trying to simultaneously finish a novel edit and complete our taxes, Jacob mimicking everything we say, and Henry growing bigger and bigger and bigger.   We are exhausted, our backs ache, but man, oh man, is this an exciting season […]

March 20, 2013

Faith, Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Young Married Mom

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Habemus Papum!

What an exciting day yesterday was! Mid-afternoon, I got a text message from John’s dad: “We have a pope!” We went right to the computer, and then the television, to see who it would be.   With Jacob by my side and Henry in my arms, we watched and waited and watched and waited. I […]

March 14, 2013

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What I Love This Week

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. I haven’t finished it yet, but I already want to read it again. It’s the only book that has come close to my love for Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. Allergy-Free and Easy Cooking: 30-Minute Meals without Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, and […]

February 26, 2013

Modern Perspectives, Young Married Mom

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