That’s it, I’m buying a pair of suspenders.
Christina M | December 15, 2005
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Can You Imagine?
Christina M | December 9, 2005
Yesterday at Mass, our Communion song was “I can only imagine.” Now, I have to admit that at times I’ve found this song less than inspiring as a liturgical offering. The word “I” is repeated so much, I sometimes find myself wondering who the song is about: Jesus, or me. Joel glanced at me as […]
"Meme Virus"
Christina M | December 7, 2005
I liked Write Wing Nut‘s choice of words so much I decided to repeat it. At the bottom of her post, she tagged me (infected, as she put it). So here I am, ready to bare all. Or bare ten. Ten random things about myself, that is. 1. I homeschooled for six years, but had […]
Out of the Medicine Cabinet
Christina M | December 7, 2005
Today I come before you to make a confession. It is not a confession of guit, but of something that many Christians hesitate to acknowledge. It is something that should not, but sometimes does, carry a stigma: I suffer from clinical depression. I take medication for my depression, and in small doses it helps me […]
An Old Manly Sort of Man
Christina M | November 30, 2005
Heads up to those who follow the nutty couple: today Joel, my Charming and Patient Husband, turns 38. In addition to my prayers of gratitude to God for making him, of course, I have to appeal to you all to send warm wishes and joviality today. Shall we send him laughs? Affection? Ribbing and teasing? […]
Tupperware and Tinsel
Christina M | November 27, 2005
Well, the cranberry chutney is safely in the fridge, and the tree stands alight in the living room. Time for my annual reflections on Advent, popularly known in the secular world as “the Christmas season.” I’ve heard criticisms in the past of the celebrating and frivolity that accompanies Advent, and the criticisms have some merit. […]
A Manly Sort of Woman
Christina M | November 23, 2005
Gee, I feel so much like Irish Spring! I discovered the Gender Genie, and copied all the text from my front page here at Carmel Sundae. It thinks I’m a man. It’s funny, I’ve been accused (and occasionally praised) for having a masculine writing style before. Usually the praise comes from men: “You are so […]
Gifts
Christina M | November 17, 2005
I suspect people around the Catholic blogosphere this week are writing about use of gifts and talents. Certainly, last Sunday’s Gospel reading, the parable of the talents, is one that always inspires me more than most do. I can only hope that others had the good fortune to hear homilies as good as I heard […]
I always suspected I was obsolete.
Christina M | November 17, 2005
At least, my kids keep implying I am.This test, though, “Which obsolete skill are you?” pegged me pretty well. You are ‘Gregg shorthand’. Originally designed toenable people to write faster, it is also veryuseful for writing things which one does notwant other people to read, inasmuch as almostno one knows shorthand any more. You know […]
Armed and Literate
Christina M | November 11, 2005
Yes, she’s baaack.I apologize for my recent absence. My charming and patient husband recently had surgery, and with both his restbed and our computer in the same room, I haven’t had so much opportunity to blog. To those who have continued to check for new posts, I’m sorry to have disappointed, and grateful that you […]