Pentecost is now behind us. Ordinary Times surround us. It’s nice to take a moment honor Holy Days that have lost their luster in our modern world of convenience and yet are important from a spiritual prespective.
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Gotta Love Tuesdays
Sometimes I wonder, just how many ways are there to create burritos? We have rice burritos, bean burritos, beefy burritos, pork, chicken, veggie burritos. If you can stuff it in a tortilla, you can create a burrito.
Continue reading “Gotta Love Tuesdays”Memorial Day is Just Around the Corner
Memorial Day is meant to be a day of reflection and to honor those who gave their lives in the service of their country. Today we think less about service and more about the unofficial start to the summer season. Many flock to the waterways on Memorial Day. That’s okay.
Continue reading “Memorial Day is Just Around the Corner”Blessed Be a Catholic Friday
Once upon a time, abstaining from meat on Fridays was considered an obligation among Catholics. The law, if you will. And with very good reason.
Continue reading “Blessed Be a Catholic Friday”It’s a Berry of a Day
Welcome to Strawberries and Cream Day! Strawberries are simply bursting with summertime and cream – well who doesn’t adore cream?
Continue reading “It’s a Berry of a Day”He Ascended into Heaven
“And is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.” These words are a part of the Apostles Creed. We recite them every Sunday when we come together to profess our faith. The Creed is recited at the beginning of every Rosary.
Continue reading “He Ascended into Heaven”Hunting for Treasures in a Sea of Junk
Over the years we’ve developed what some might see as a strange Mother’s Day Tradition. While others post pictures of a Mother’s Day Tea or lovely picnic, we go treasure hunting.
Continue reading “Hunting for Treasures in a Sea of Junk”Who Doesn’t Love Tuesdays!
I know it seems like we have been eating a lot of burritos lately, and you would be right. There truly is a reason, besides the fact that we love our spicy Mexican suppers.
Continue reading “Who Doesn’t Love Tuesdays!”Tea Time for Mom
Once upon a time women were told their purpose in life was to find a good husband, have children and that was it. If you have reached these goals, then you have reached your full potential. Don’t get me wrong, I think a call to being a wife and mother are admirable.
Continue reading “Tea Time for Mom”It’s the Real Thing
I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony. That’s what plays in my head when I hear the word “coke”. Despite it’s feel-good ad, I’m not a coke consumer. Even if they do claim “It’s the real thing.”
Continue reading “It’s the Real Thing”Let Us Pray
Welcome to the first Thursday in May. Today is National Day of Prayer. All across this great country of ours, Americans are asked to “turn to God in prayer and meditation.”
Continue reading “Let Us Pray”But a Moment
Yesterday morning as Hubby was leaving for work, we noticed buds ready to open in out cactus garden.
Continue reading “But a Moment”Grilling Up Something Delicious
Welcome to Cinco de Mayo! In California, it’s one of those days when everyone seems to embrace their “Mexican” side. It’s a lot like Saint Patrick’s Day, when the world becomes Irish.
Continue reading “Grilling Up Something Delicious”Savor Every Moment
On Saturday morning, as we were unpacking our groceries and putting things away, I noticed how pretty all the vegetables looked, so I just had to take a picture. Savoring even the smallest moments matter.
Remember, you will not pass this way again.
Dine In Diner Style
While the dates and the details have yet to be worked out, this summer Hubby, Kiddo and I are taking a long, long road trip. Roughly 6,000 miles round trip through 10 or 11 states, depending upon how far south we head.
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