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7QT: 7 Reasons Parish Boundaries Are a Good Thing
When Philip and I were looking for a home in Lincoln, we were surprised to learn that the location of our home would determine our new parish for us. It turns out the Diocese of Lincoln very strictly enforces parish boundaries. If you live here, you will be in...
read moreThe 4th “P” in Our Family’s Rule of Life: Parent
In case you’ve missed the previous three posts in the series, I’m revisiting our Family’s Rule of Life (based on Holly Pierlot’s book, A Mother’s Rule of Life). Basically, a Rule of Life is an examination of your vocation and its essential duties so that you can put...
read moreThe 4th "P" in Our Family's Rule of Life: Parent
In case you’ve missed the previous three posts in the series, I’m revisiting our Family’s Rule of Life (based on Holly Pierlot’s book, A Mother’s Rule of Life). Basically, a Rule of Life is an examination of your vocation and its essential duties so that you can put...
read moreDinner Club for Underachievers – Inaugural Dinner Recap
If you don't know what Dinner Club for Underachievers is all about, go back to this post where I introduce the concept. The gist is this: As hosts, we provide the drinks, plates/napkins/utensils, and a few appetizers Everyone else is assigned an appetizer, side,...
read morePut It To Work 12
Another Monday means another opportunity to swap prayer intentions and start "putting them to work" for one another! Here are my prayer intentions for the week: For my grandmother as she recovers from breaking her hip and continues to wage battle with Alzheimer's....
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