Funny Facts About Palin

Last updated on: September 4, 2008 at 8:37 pm By Bethany "B-mama"

Here are a few little known facts about Gov. Sarah Palin: *Sarah Palin’s enemies are automatically added to the Endangered Species List.*The diamonds in Sarah Palin’s earrings were crushed with her very hands.*Sarah Palin once carved a perfect likeness of the Mona Lisa in a block of ice using only her teeth. *Sarah Palin knows how old the Chinese gymnasts are. *Queen Elizabeth II curtsied when she was introduced to Sarah Palin.*Sarah Palin’s image already appears on the newer nickels.*Sarah... Read more

Trouble with Tofu

Last updated on: September 4, 2008 at 7:16 pm By Katrina

While I realize that there are more important topics to discuss right now, I’m asking for some quick help with preparing tofu for a family that thus far has been tofu-phobic 🙂 Actually, I have had tofu before and am pretty ambivalent towards it, but my hubby and son want nothing to do with the stuff. The thing is that a couple of days ago, turned off by an unappealing and over-priced meat selection, I decided to buy a package... Read more

Palin’s Speech

Last updated on: September 4, 2008 at 3:40 am By Kellie "Red"

Just finished watching Palin’s speech. I thought she was great. She was feminine but tough. She came off VERY well. My two highlights– “…and those Styrofoam Greek columns are hauled back to some studio lot, when that happens, what exactly is our opponent’s plan? What exactly does he seek to accomplish after he’s done turning back the waters and healing the planet?” This is hysterical. And I LOVED the shot of her youngest daughter licking her hand and smoothing out... Read more

Two articles for your consideration

Last updated on: September 3, 2008 at 4:46 pm By Mary Alice

“Miss Conceptions” on Slate, on presidential candidates daughters “In Defense of Marrying Young” on Faith and Family Read more

The Teenage Pregnancy Question

Last updated on: September 3, 2008 at 10:00 am By Mary Alice

I have a serious question for the women and men of America: if your daughter got pregnant at 17, would she tell you? I think that this is a huge test of a parent/child relationship, and on this particular front Sarah Palin passed. Her daughter came to her, told her the truth, and asked for and received her support. Elizabeth Foss has a great post on the subject. As American Christians, it can be hard for us to see imperfection.... Read more

Blogging much?

Last updated on: September 3, 2008 at 5:08 am By sullijo

So, I swear, this is not a put-up job. I came upon my 3.5 yr. old daughter singing this made-up song to her little brother in the backyard. Testament to how much of a presence the Building Cathedrals site has become in our little household… Read more

Hair Dye: Foxy or Frivolous

Last updated on: September 2, 2008 at 2:25 am By sullijo

As part of my musings during my recent “quarter-life crisis”, I’ve been thinking about hair dye. I’m joking about the quarter-life crisis—it’s no crisis at all, but a renewed desire to feel good about my physical appearance after several years of non-stop nursing and/or pregnancy. But the hair dye question is no joke. I figure I’m a couple years from starting to notice glistening grey strands, so it’s time to make some decisions. For the gentlemen, hair dye is a... Read more

Labor Day

Last updated on: September 1, 2008 at 12:00 pm By Mary Alice

Happy Labor Day! I hope you are enjoying the last of summer, we will have a day by the pool and then start school tomorrow! It has been a busy and exciting summer of moving and living and yard work, and we are thankful. I love fall! Today please join me in prayers for my friend Sue, her baby is due tomorrow, but maybe today will be her labor day! Sue, may your labor be safe, short and soon! Read more

Take the Gloves Off, Boys

Last updated on: August 30, 2008 at 12:49 pm By Mary Alice

(New York Times photo of Governor Sarah Palin sitting on a bear skin) Last night I had dinner with an old friend who is a very active Democrat. He has worked in politics, both on the Hill and as a volunteer for a number of campaigns, including Obama. He is very enthusiastic about the ticket he will vote for in November. We are friends, and there is an awful lot we can agree on, but I was surprised by two... Read more

McCain chooses Palin

Last updated on: August 29, 2008 at 3:12 pm By Kellie "Red"

I’ve written about her before, here. A mother of 5 children, pro-life, and pro-family, she seems to be everything Nancy Pelosi isn’t. But how can you be the vice-president of the US with a baby in tow? I’d love to hear your thoughts… Read more