Monthly Archives: May 2012

Day Eight: Becoming a Minimalist

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

The girls’ mess of hair things was growing out of control. So I did some throwing away and organizing. And one thing let to another and my whole closet was organized and half the clutter was thrown away! Score!

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The Vow

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Last week, my husband and I rented “The Vow” from the library.  Basically, the main actress, Paige is in a car accident and left in a coma.  When she wakes up, she doesn’t recognize her husband, Leo.  The car accident … Continue reading →

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Day Seven Part II

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I found a Starbuck’s gift card from a client in my purse.

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Day Seven: Becoming a Minimalist

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I ran out of coffee. I decided this morning that I will start treating coffee as a luxury and not a necessity. Wish me luck.

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Feeding the Poor

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

A couple of years ago when I was an RCIA sponsor , the deacon said something that really stuck with me.  He said that we should see Christ in everyone we encounter, regardless of their appearance.  We talked in length about … Continue reading →

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Day Six: Becoming a Minimalist

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Took a box load of toys from the basement and left them at my parent’s cabin!

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Acts 1: 14

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with some women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers On this Pentecost, I just want to reflect on the above sentence.   Mary, the Mother of God, was the … Continue reading →

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7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 6)

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

-1- I guess summer is official here, with the 90 plus temperatures and all. -2- Since I am a straight-haired girl and have a curly-haired daughter, I don’t know an easy way to get tangles out of her hair.  After … Continue reading →

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Reading Through the Beer

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

I have a family member who at Thanksgiving, told my husband that she was down to drinking only a case of beer a day.  Yes, a case.  She also mentioned that this was all done before noon so she would … Continue reading →

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With Child

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Recently a friend, who was married two years ago, found out she was pregnant!  We were so excited to hear the great news and congratulated and hugged both parents.  We discussed all the important topics: due date, will they find … Continue reading →

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