Christina M | August 10, 2006
Perhaps more social than health…Here is the letter I received, complete with translation. Please forgive the poor punctuation and grammar; it is copied as I received it. Dear ChristinaCongratulations on the recent birth of your child, I hope labor and delivery went well for you. translation: Congratulations on having a baby. Don’t do it again. […]
Christina M | July 28, 2006
We see memes all over the internet that ask us to talk about ourselves. Bloggers pass along questions about favorite toppings for salads. Myspace abounds with questionnaires about sex partners. And let’s face it, it isn’t difficult to get people to talk about themselves. Today, I’d like to suggest a new one. It’s simple, but […]
Christina M | July 20, 2006
To make your own pickles the easy way, use the leftover liquid from the last jar of pickles you bought. Just slice a cucumber into the liquid and leave in the fridge for 3-7 days. It works with most brands, but if it doesn’t work with yours, try a different brand. If you feel more […]
Christina M | July 18, 2006
Several months ago, my charming and patient husband wrote a post about what it means to be a man. He had some fantastic insights, the sort that come from being the kind of person one encourages others to be. He’s the one who, though he doesn’t like the idea of killing spiders, does it anyway […]
Christina M | July 17, 2006
through His servant, Fr. Alejandro. All I can say is I pray that God continues to bless this man with wisdom and grace. Yesterday, you may recall, we heard the Gospel reading in which Jesus sends forth His apostles two by two, to witness to the world. “Taking nothing for the journey,” and teaching the […]
Christina M | July 10, 2006
Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed. I am not worthy even to be made worthy. But I need You to say the word, because I can’t survive without You.
Christina M | June 15, 2006
In the spirit of recovering bloggery, I offer the ABC Meme, swiped from one of my favorites, Rambling GOP Soccer Mom. Accent: California, with a hint of Texas at times.Butter or Margarine: butter.Chore I Hate: Things that involve bending, especially emptying the dishwasher and loading the dryer.Dog or Cat: I like them both, but prefer […]
Christina M | June 14, 2006
My son recently claimed I have a double standard, because I laugh at Democrat jokes, but not at Republican jokes. I explained to him that I will laugh at the funny ones, but they are rare, because of an inherent difference between Republican and Democratic humor. Perhaps an example can best explain it. Republican humor:A […]
Christina M | June 13, 2006
Tomorrow is Flag Day, and with a burst of patriotism, I feel I need to come clean about something that’s been bothering me. Last Thursday, our son graduated from high school. It was a stirring ceremony, and needless to say I was bursting with pride. Only two things marred the celebration: first, that our daughter, […]
Christina M | June 5, 2006
Well, at this point, I’d settle for just the ordinary sort of tongue… or typing fingers. Thank you for your patience with this mom, who just doesn’t get enough sleep anymore, and often finds it harder than in the past to write. Don’t get me wrong, Mona sleeps pretty well at night; but Hypertot is […]