Today is the feast day of Saint Paul of the Cross. He is not to be confused with Saint Paul the Apostle, author of vast volumes of scripture. This Saint Paul is Italian, born in 1694.
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Cheese Curds, Mushrooms or Red Wine
Choices, choices and lots of choices. Today is National Cheese Curd Day, Mushroom Day and Red Wine Day. Hum, is there such a thing as Red Wine Cheese Curds infused with Truffles? Yum!
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Did you know that today is National Vermont Day? I just love the idea of celebrating each state in a positive light. I really don’t understand why so many people feel the need to hate the land of their birth.
Continue reading “Vermont and Maple Syrup”A Touch of Greek on a Beautiful Friday
Fridays are special in so many ways. For students, it means no school for the next few days. For most working folks, it means their time is their own. And for us old school Catholics Fridays mean skipping that big, juicy steak.
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Sometimes Holy Days are found in Scripture. Easter Sunday. Christmas Day. The Feast of the Ascension. These are Biblical events.
Continue reading “Hear Our Prayer”Sunday’s Feast of Francis of Assisi
Make me a channel of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me bring Your love.
Where there is injury, Your pardon, Lord,
And where there’s doubt, true faith in You.
Soft Taco Day Perfection
Today is National Soft Taco Day. A soft taco can be made with a soft Corn Tortilla, a soft Flour Tortilla or cradled in soft, lightly fried bread.
Continue reading “Soft Taco Day Perfection”Saint Thérèse, Christ’s Little Flower
On the 2nd day of January 1873 a frail, sickly baby girl came into the world. Fearing that their daughter might not survive for very long, her parents rushed to have her baptized.
Continue reading “Saint Thérèse, Christ’s Little Flower”Philly Inspired Wednesday Night Supper
Kiddo loves cheese. And grilled onions. And bell peppers on his sandwiches. It’s no surprise that a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich is one of his all time favorites.
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On September 26th my father, James passed from this life. May he rest in peace.
Continue reading “I Love You Dad”Do We Need an Official Date Night?
Whenever I see pictures on Social Media of couples we know on a “Date Night” I get just a bit jealous. No, not jealous but maybe a little melancholy. Hubby and I don’t have an official Date Night.
Continue reading “Do We Need an Official Date Night?”An Inspired Supper
How has your September been thus far? It’s hard to believe, the month is nearly over. Before you know it, the holidays will be upon us.
Continue reading “An Inspired Supper”Hey Guys, It’s Wife Appreciation Day
There are so many ways to express appreciation for your wife, your life partner, the one you’ve shared your journey with. It all depends upon her.
Continue reading “Hey Guys, It’s Wife Appreciation Day”A Catholic on Perspective Ember Days
These are the last Ember Days of the Church Calendar year. Unlike the secular calendar with January 1 marking the start of a new year, the cycle of the Church is governed by the Liturgical Year. And it all begins with the birth of Christ.
Continue reading “A Catholic on Perspective Ember Days”Our Lady of Sorrows
Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Sorrows. Feast and Sorrow – seems like such a contradiction, doesn’t it? I don’t know about you, but when I’m sad I don’t have much of an appetite.
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