Blogging Fast

As if I wasn't quiet enough, I am giving up blogging (reading and posting) for the 40 Days for Life 2007. Check back after November 5.

That We May Never Forget...

Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen.

Fruits of the Field

Okay, not my field. We stopped at a terrific farm stand on Sunday and bought a bunch of yummy fruits to can and preserve. We made 16 half-pints of jam (Fredonia grape and peach) yesterday. Tonight I am drying watermelon slices. They will (supposedly) come out like salt-water taffy. I'll believe it when I see it.

August Carnival of Children's Literature

Here.

Accent Quiz

Eerily accurate. I'm from Queens.

What American accent do you have?
Created by Xavier on Memegen.net

New York City. You are most definitely from New York City. Not New Jersey, not Connecticut. If you are from Jersey then you can probably get into New York City in 10 minutes or less.

Take this quiz now - it's easy!

We're going to start with "cot" and "caught." When you say those words do they sound the same or different?

Different Same Same, no wait I mean different, maybe, a little bit different...

Planning and Organizing

I am a great one for plans. I like planning more than doing.

I am working on Holiday Grand Plan this year. This is week #1, and we are supposed to finish our lists and clean the front porch. I am about half-way on my lists, but I see no reason to clean the porch in August for company in December. It'll probably be buried in snow anyway. And I haven't any ideas for my children's gifts yet. But I know how many to get each and an approximate budget.

I am also trying to clean the dining room this week, because it is our school room, and school starts next week.

Update: Here is a post on my dining room progress so far.

One Word, No Explanations Meme

1. Yourself: stressed.
2. Your spouse: busy.
3. Your hair: curly.
4. Your mother: home.
5. Your father: retired.
6. Your favorite item: iBook.
7. Your dream last night: none.
8. Your favorite drink: coffee.
9. Your dream car: minivan.
10. The room you are in: dining.
11. Your ex: none.
12. Your fear: failure.
13. What you want to be in 10 years: same.
14. Who you hung out with last night: family.
15. What you're not: accomplished.
16. Muffins: bran.
17: One of your wish list items: books.
18: Time: fleeting.
19. The last thing you did: ate.
20. What you are wearing: clothes.
21. Your favorite weather: autumnal.
22. Your favorite book: Bible.
23. The last thing you ate: peach.
24. Your life: full.
25. Your mood: waery.
26. Your best friend: hubby.
27. What you're thinking about right now: library.
28. Your car: old.
29. What you are doing at the moment: typing.
30. Your summer: hot.
31. Your relationship status: married.
32. What is on your TV: nothing.
33. What is the weather like: hot.
34. When was the last time you laughed: today.

Hat-tip to: Fr. Erik.

St. Maximilian Kolbe on Indifference

The most deadly poison of our times is indifference. And this happens, although the praise of God should know no limits. Let us strive, therefore, to praise Him to the greatest extent of our powers.

– St. Maximilian Kolbe


Hat-tip to Mary.

St. Frances of Rome on Duties

It is most laudable in an married woman to be devout, but she must never forget that she is a housewife. And sometimes she must leave God at the altar to find Him in her housekeeping.
St. Frances of Rome

Dodging the Lead Bullet (So Far)

Well, so far we have managed to dodge the lead paint recalls. None of our toys are included.

But, all of this has made me reconsider where we get our toys. I have been boycotting Wal-Mart since last fall because I don't like their politics. Now it is time to add China to the list. I don't like their politics, either. It crossed my mind today that perhaps, perhaps, all this lead isn't getting into our toys on accident.

See Mattel for the latest recall info.