… if you have kids then you can relate to what I am about to share with you. And if you are a mom then you know exactly of what I speak. Mom Competition. Or Mompetition. Those militant scary moms that hand squeeze their own fruit juices to bring to meetings and sports events when it’s their turn to supplies the snacks. The Whole Foods Moms who have these freakishly allergic hypersensitive kids. I got tired of trying to cater... Read more
… here is the ‘coexist’ bumper sticker I got for signing on with Patheos. Read more
Photo credit; Piotrek Photos. Read more
… my son owns a personalized First Communion rosary made by Melanie at Trendy Traditions. I’ve been so pleased with it that I can not recommend her more highly. She is currently offering readers of this blog a 15% off discount on all purchases from now till October 15, 2011. Use coupon code ‘crescatsale‘ when checking out to receive the discount. Pictured, Confirmation rosary. Her rosaries can be personalized with names, special dates, and you can also add a medal.... Read more
… I don’t how this Disney version character assassination happened or when it began to gain popularity, but St. Francis is not a hippy. Blech! Hmm, this scene looks familiar. Look, you don’t get stigmata by recycling plastics, refusing to wear leather, and driving a Prius. The simple fact is, St. Francis lived a life of extreme poverty and devout prayer. He walked to Egypt to convert the muslim Sultan, albeit unsuccessfully, but offered himself up as kindling in a... Read more
… This past weekend I drove to Knoxville to visit, the always hifreakinlarious, Mrs. Digital Hairshirt. I learned much during my weekend stay. Her priest told me the only way to out run a bear is by running down hill, they are rump heavy. I’ve never had any problems trucking my Puerto Rican posterior down inclines so I had my doubts. I also had no plans in the near future to hike the NC mountains and test the theory. Since... Read more
… the crown of St. Wenceslas. “At the request of the Emperor Charles IV this was confirmed by a bull of Pope Clement VI, which authorised excommunication for any unauthorized person handling the crown.” Visit Elena Maria Vidal’s Tea at Trainon for more about the crown. Read more
… I am very excited to find out Marc Barnes will be joining Patheos. He’s a clever chap who promises to post about sexy sex, Vatican II, and the F word. And here everyone thought that joining Patheos meant we all sold out. I’m still confused. What precisely is it about Patheos that most people object to? Is it the fact that it’s a multi-religious site or that one of the generated ads is for the Rosie O’Donnell Show. Granted,... Read more
… and it will kick your a** too. Read more
… by Mary Cassatt. The subject’s sister kept this painting in a closet for many years because she did not like the way Cassatt painted the profile, accentuating the nose. Funny how we let our flaws keep us from being in plain view, especially when it’s often those uncommon characteristics that makes us the most unique. Those visiting for the first time, let me introduce my weekly feature entitled Fine Art Friday. Read more
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