Here is it another Tuesday on the old home front. Bet you were thinking we’re gonna wander south of the border tonight. Haw! Fooled ya!
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Before we get into all this day means on the National Stage, I want to wish the best Hubby on our entire street a very Happy Birthday. In my opinion, he’s the best Hubby on the planet, but other wives out there might tend to disagree. So I’ll say our street.
Continue reading “US Coastguard Day”What is the American Dream?
Today is National American Family Day. It caused me to wonder, what is the typical American Family? And do we still dream the American Dream?
Continue reading “What is the American Dream?”Hey There Sleepy Head!
My youngest sister, Jaqs is the one to host most family functions. She has the larger house, and on those blistering summer days, she’s the one with a pool. Besides, we are the only out-of-towners. Everyone else lives no more than 20 minutes from her.
Continue reading “Hey There Sleepy Head!”Reflecting Upon the Old and New
Today we begin a new month – August. For some this signals the last days of summer. For Catholics, we will take a moment to reflect upon the dedication of this month to The Immuculate Heart of Mary. Amen.
Continue reading “Reflecting Upon the Old and New”To Pot or Not to Pot that Roast?
Today is the feast day of Saint Ignatius, founder of the Jesuit Order. Just saying. It’s also Avocado Day and Raspberry Cake Day. Again, just saying.
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It’s a Hump Day Wednesday. What could be better mid week than spending a little time at a bar? An ice cream bar, that is.
Continue reading “A Fun Kind of Bar For All”Carry Me on Eagle’s Wings
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord, “My Refuge,
My Rock in whom I trust.”
Savoring Summer
The best part of summer is that we tend to naturally slow down a bit. Drivers on the road seem to drive slower. We tend to move slower. Maybe it’s the summer sun does that. Or the fact that since childhood, we want our summers to last.
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Today is National Parents Day. Mothers are important. Fathers are important. Parents are the most important of all. While more and more single parent households are common place, complete loving families are essential.
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July 26th is a feast day within the church. Today we remember two very important people who are not mentioned in Sacred Scripture, yet we know they existed.
Continue reading “Anne and Joachim and Cowboy Saturday”Was James the Greater?
To call James, cousin to Jesus and John, son of Zebedee, the Greater might make him sound somehow more important or above the other apostles. He was no more great then James the Lesser. Calling James great was simply a way to distinguish him from the other James.
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On the National front today is Drive Thru Day and Tequila Day. It was hard to decide – fast-food or booze? What can I say, the Tequila won out. Yet man does not live by Tequila alone, so naturally I had to spend some time in the kitchen.
Continue reading “Torn Between Two Favorites”Nothing Like Summertime
Growing up summertime and camping went hand in hand. My Dad loved the outdoors and he loved to fish. Strangely enough, he didn’t like to eat fish.
Continue reading “Nothing Like Summertime”Just Who is This Mary?
Today we celebrate the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene. While we all agree that Mary Magdalene was a follower of Christ who was at the foot of the cross and the first to encounter the Risen Lord, much about her remains a mystery that is surrounded by debate.
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