Christmas Generosity
Posted by Arwen Mosher in News on Monday, December 20, 2010
I love stories that remind me how kind and generous people can be.
I read a good one this morning, and hours later I’m still tearing up a little when I think of it.
A blogger made the generous gesture of offering $30 Amazon gift cards to the first twenty commenters who could tell her why they needed them. The cards went quickly, but in poured offers from readers to help provide gift cards for the... READ MORE
Beyond the Jesse Tree
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, December 13, 2010
I am re-running this post from last year. I need the reminder these busy days!
With just under two weeks left before Advent begins, I thought I’d offer a list of some easy ways to keep your focus on Christ during this typically frenzied season.
Plan a gift for Jesus. Think of something special you can give Christ this Advent. Will you cut back on sweets, add a daily Rosary, or ... make room in your... READ MORE
Stand By Your Man
Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Thursday, December 09, 2010
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Struggling in your marriage? Have some relationship advice to share? Have a marriage success story to share? Have a man/woman question? This weekly thread is the place to do it.
Come on in and join the conversation!
Just the Two of You
Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Thursday, December 02, 2010
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Struggling in your marriage? Have some relationship advice to share? Have a marriage success story to share? Have a man/woman question? This weekly thread is the place to do it.
Come on in and join the conversation!
Important Reminders From a Single Mom
Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Thursday, November 18, 2010
Here’s a thought-provoking blog post from Kelly at Martian Mama, a single mother of six children.
For instance, a woman of my acquaintance will say something along the lines of “My husband is SO awesome! Last night he came home from work and sent me up to take a bath while he made dinner and watched the kids! I love him so much!”
Then she will stop, think for a moment, get this sad or embarrassed... READ MORE
Eye on the Prize
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Since we found out the news about the twins two days ago, I’ve felt like the whole world is a little… surreal. I said to my husband on Monday night, “Maybe we will wake up in the morning and realize this twin thing was just a long weird dream.”
What happened instead was that I woke up at 2:30am and lay there wide awake thinking about how it’s crazy to imagine I can fit two babies in my womb at once.... READ MORE
Mean Girls and Best Friends
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Author Kelly Walen caused a stir three years ago with a New York Times female-friend-bashing essay, My Sorority Pledge? I Swore Off Sisterhood. In the essay, Walen describes her experience in a college sorority where she was victimized by a gang of “mean girls” and its long term effects on her ability to maintain female friendships.
In the two decades since, I’ve been a full-time lawyer, a working... READ MORE
On the Importance of Scented Candles
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Friday, November 12, 2010
I almost decided not to write this post.
Every time I write about something even a little bit frivolous that makes me happy in my homemaking, I am sure to hear from a few disappointed readers.
There are more important things to write about. Of course there are.
There are holier things to write about. Of course there are.
There are brainier things to write about. Of course there are.
But I can’t help... READ MORE
Little Picture, Big Heart
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Friday, October 29, 2010
For years my father has had a framed watercolor of a heart on his dresser. My younger sister was making it for him, but smudged it. Disappointed, she threw it away, but he rescued it and framed it.
I always like seeing the heart, which feels to me like a metaphor for the way Dad loves his children despite and through our weaknesses.
My father is a wise man, and he too draws a metaphor from the heart picture. He published the piece on his blog, and I found it both moving and true. You can read it here: “The Broken Heart”.
The Right Words To Say
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Years ago, just before our first anniversary, Paul and I found out we were having a baby. All the usual range of emotions kicked in—a few days of panic due to our lack of money and jobs!—and very soon we settled on pure elation. A baby to love!
Just before the 12-week “safety” mark, we found out we had miscarried. We were devastated.
I remember soon after that talking with someone who offered her... READ MORE
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