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President Obama has been making a lot of speeches lately.  He’s talking about the economy, jobs, healthcare, how horrible the Republicans are, and some dumb car that is in a ditch and people are trying to drive it….I think maybe he needs a mechanic and is looking for recommendations. I keep listening to what he’s saying (I’m sure that it’s good for Purgatory Time Off) and what he’s not saying.  It all boils down to “pay no attention to me... Read more

Joe at Defend Us In Battle tagged me in this meme where I’m supposed to list the top 10 things I’ve done that surprise me.  Not much surprises me about myself anymore so this may be difficult. 1. I was on a national TV show to discuss the evils of RU-486. 2. I have 6 children and would be open to having more. 3. I wear a mantilla to Mass 4. I drove a ’65 Karmann Ghia from California to... Read more

The Computer Guy and I started working out together 2 nights ago.  We haven’t been hard core exercise people since high school, but recently I got asked to review an at home workout program so here we are. I don’t think we’ve laughed as hard as when the DVD guy showed us the fifth kind of push-up and asked us how many we were going to do.  The loons on the TV manned up and said “30.” We said “maybe... Read more

From dictionary.reference.com  Stockholm syndrome–noun Psychiatry an emotional attachment to a captor formed by a hostage as a result of continuous stress, dependence, and a need to cooperate for survival. The Computer Guy and I paid off our last bill this week.  3 years of hard work and sacrifice have gotten us to the point of being debt free except for our house.  Someone asked me if I got the same thrill from bargain hunting that she did from shopping.  The... Read more

This is for all our sisters in Christ who are in the midst of their journey with infertility, loss, and adoption. Know that you have our continued support, love, and prayers. Read more

This past weekend, we broke away from our usual routine and attended the vigil Mass on Saturday night instead of our usual Mass at 8:00 Sunday morning.  My family does not generally embrace change well.  I tease them that the family motto is “Commutationum timemus” or “We fear change.” Our lives are so fast paced.  We live by a tight schedule and try to fit everyone and everything in.  Imagine my delight on Sunday morning wen we woke up and... Read more

There are a few things which have been bugging me lately.  I have a friend I usually grouse about these things with, but she’s moving this week, so we haven’t gotten to talk.  Then I thought to myself, “Self, you should tell the Internets. They will understand.” Here’s what’s bugging me/My opportunities for sainthood 1. I hate the voice recognition thing when I call the electric department.  I used to think that “Press 1 for…” was annoying.  Then they introduced... Read more

I spoke this afternoon with my sweet boy’s teacher.  “He is easily the best liked boy in the 3rd grade,” she told me.  She explained that he didn’t seem to have any of the social prejudices of his classmates.  He didn’t notice race, sex or social status when picking friends, he just likes everyone, so they like him in return. “I’ve never had a student who was so good at getting the whole class together to play at recess.  He... Read more

Last week, the City of Philadelphia announced its intention to begin taxing bloggers $300.  Instead of curbing their spending habits and cutting back as regular folks have to do, they find one of the few freedoms left to us as Americans, freedom of speech and expression, declare it a small business and assess a tax.  It doesn’t matter if the bloggers have ever made a profit or not.  Shame on you, Philadelphia City Council!  Blogging is the last bastion of... Read more