Monday, November 30, 2009

The Night’s Dark Shade: A Novel of the Cathars by Elena Maria Vidal

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I had the pleasure of reading Elena Maria Vidals’ new historical romance, “The Night’s Dark Shade: A Novel of the Cathars” , released by Ma...
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Sunday, November 29, 2009

First Sunday of Advent

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I was filled with such great joy this morning when I woke up this morning. It is the First Sunday of Advent! Last night I put out some new...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

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These chocolates were made by my children today. They are girl and boy pilgrims, bats with baseballs, and turkeys. I am so thankful for th...
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Monday, November 23, 2009

When Mommies Make Mistakes

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The school yard Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player. ~Author ...
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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Everlasting Summer

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An August Afternoon (Restrike Etching) “Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own; and from morning to night, as from t...
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Send your old Christmas cards to St. Jude's Ranch for Children

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Every year I take out the Christmas decorations the day after Thanksgiving. Tucked neatly into one of the boxes I will find last year's ...
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Igneous Rocks, Farmville, and the Horses of Death

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“So, what’s new in the virtual world?” my husband asks on Saturday evening, kissing me hello. “Nothing much. What’s new in the real world?”...
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Thursday, November 12, 2009

"Messenger: The Legacy of Mattie J.T. Stepanek and Heartsongs" by Jeni Stepanek

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"Messenger: The Legacy of Mattie J.T. Stepanek and Heartsongs”, is written by Jeni Stepanek , mother of the hero of the book, with Larr...
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Disney's "A Christmas Carol"

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If you are wondering whether A Christmas Carol is too scary for your child, please read my review over at my Examiner column. Leticia Velas...
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Monday, November 9, 2009

Teaching kids historical perspective through the movies

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On Friday I took the kids to see the new Disney’s Christmas Carol . It was amazing technically, and filled with real Christian messages. M...
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Thursday, November 5, 2009

10 steps to planting bulbs with your kids in the fall

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Planting bulbs is such a great activity to do with your kids, and they are fully capable of performing all of the steps from the age of 2. ...
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

10 reasons to get your kids to rake leaves

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If you have kids, and you have leaves, it should be obvious you should put them together and make both disappear for a while. For those who...
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Where’s the water? It’s in the fax machine.

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Gondolas in Venice “We’re going to vote,” I told my three-year-old as we walked out the door. We drove the mile to the nearest school and pa...
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

A Beached Whale at Sunken Meadow State Park ?

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Yesterday my two older girls ran two races in a row at Sunken Meadow State Park. That they were allowed to do this was purely by accident o...
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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Morning Run

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The Seine at Giverny, Morning Mists, 1897 Morning Run Elizabeth K. Miller I awaken with thoughts of things to do today I try to shut them ou...
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

First week of Facebook for my pre-teen

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It has become quite clear from listening to my twelve-year-old’s friends that just about every middle-schooler has a Facebook account. Mos...
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Part II of my guest post at New Parents Guide

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I promise to get some original material up here soon! Part II of my guest post mini-series on jobs that should not be attempted with your t...
Monday, October 19, 2009

Blog Giveaway: the new aboutBaby.mommy bibby

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New moms may want to read my article at Examiner.com about the new aboutBaby.mommy bibby and the story of its founders, two moms from Long ...
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Pure Love by Jason Evert

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“Love between man and woman cannot be built without sacrifices and self-denial.” – Pope John Paul II. When Evert wrote this 60-page booklet,...
Monday, October 12, 2009

Our Whirlwind Cross Country/Softball Week

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It has been a whirlwind of a week, followed by a tornado of a weekend! Last week we had two cross country races and five softball tournamen...
Thursday, October 8, 2009

Small Successes Double Sports Edition

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It has been a while since I participated in the Thursday Small Successes at the Faith and Family blog. 1. This week, for two days in a row,...
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My Guest Post at New Parents' Guide

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I was invited to submit a guest post at New Parents' Guide . This is part I of a miniseries on things that should not be attempted with...
Wednesday, October 7, 2009

"In Name Only", by Ellen Gable

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Last year I reviewed Ellen Gable’s first book, Emily’s Hope , which won an Honorable Mention Award for religious fiction in the 2006 Indepe...
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Monday, October 5, 2009

The FTC Now Regulates Blog Reviews!

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This just in: The FTC is now requiring bloggers to disclose if they have received a free book or other payment in exchange for writing a boo...
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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Third Annual Stand Up for Life on Eastern Long Island

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Today I went to the third annual Stand Up for Life prayerful vigil in Manorville Long Island. I spoke to several old-timers about why they ...
Thursday, October 1, 2009

10 ways to get your child outside

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Stuck in the indoor rut? Please go to my column to see 10 ways to get your child outside .
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Running the race that lies before us

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The first race for the Catholic Middle School Athletic Association this year was run on Yom Kippur at Sunken Meadow State Park. It was a ma...
Monday, September 28, 2009

Weight loss and fitness just for Moms!

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By popular demand, I have written an article for my Examiner column about fitness for moms. A few of my writing friends contributed their s...
Saturday, September 26, 2009

My First Day Teaching Confirmation Class

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St. Louis teaching his children “So God is a stalker?” a boy commented after our reading of Psalm 139, “That’s kind of creepy.” This was jus...
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Friday, September 25, 2009

Fitness Articles at my Online Column

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I have been hard at work on some youth running articles for my column. Here is the link for an article on how to start your kids running cr...
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

2009 Fall Kickoff of 40 Days for Life

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Blow the trumpet in Zion! Proclaim a fast, call an assembly. Gather the people, notify the congregation. Assemble the elders; gather the chi...
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