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August 9, 2017

When Mama becomes Mom

Our older son decided to start calling us Mom and Dad. Part of me isn’t surprised. I knew this would probably come—at least for Mama to transition to Mom.
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August 4, 2017

Squirrels eat mushrooms, Pokemon tournaments are long, and other things I learned this week (7 Quick Takes)

Some weeks are both long and short. This was one of those for me. Thank goodness it’s Friday. But I can’t believe it’s already time for quick takes!
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August 2, 2017

An umbrella for the rain

It was such a simple act of kindness, just a small moment of thoughtfulness. But witnessing that spark of compassion in our child gave me such hope and joy.
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July 29, 2017

Taste summer in Baltimore with a peach cake recipe

It’s summertime, and Baltimore peach cake is a local tradition. There are many different versions, and I’m not sure how you can go wrong with any combination of peaches and cake.
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July 28, 2017

Teleportation, steamed crabs, birthday gifts, picking a mascot, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Talking teleportation, steamed crabs, Pokemon cards, and other highlights from the week in this week's 7 Quick Takes
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July 26, 2017

Birthdays are the best

Each birthday is like a moment where you’re standing at the top of a mountain. You marvel at how you’ve reached this point, and you look up and down and around and try to imagine what will follow.
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July 23, 2017

Cousin visits, the miracle of popcorn, dot-to-dots, cooking every day, and local churches (7 Quick Takes)

It’s summertime and the cousin visits are starting! Four cousins were in town for the weekend, and four more arrive tomorrow. We live in Baltimore because we love Baltimore, but it’s nice that we have one set of grandparents, two aunts, an uncle, and two cousins who live here.
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July 19, 2017

Speeding through life

It was a long summer evening, and I had a few errands to run. Both our boys wanted to come along with me, and I always enjoy having company. As we were walking between stores, the boys saw a long open stretch of sidewalk ahead of us, and they took off running. “Wait for me!”...
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July 15, 2017

A Reflection on the Blessed Mother: “Do whatever he tells you”

I always remember the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel because my brother Ricky married his wife, Christina, 12 years ago that day. They had a gorgeous wedding. But John and I often laugh remembering that day. You see, their wedding was supposed to be a breeze for us. Neither one of us was...
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July 14, 2017

Summer fun, sushi, Pokemon, Italian ice, board games, and fencing (7 Quick Takes)

~1~ Our sitter from last summer started back with us this week, and the boys have had a blast. They are staying busy at playgrounds, riding bicycles, baking, building ropes out of duct tape, getting snowballs, going to the library and the dollar movie, and doing who knows what else. The other day they caught...
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July 10, 2017

Rest and the exercise of our souls

When our souls are stretched, even if to their breaking points, carrying our crosses, may we come to Jesus, who repairs, renews, restores and refreshes our souls.
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July 10, 2017

What’s for dinner? Just wait and see.

When I came home at the end of a full day, our children were stalking the kitchen, looking for food. And I had no idea what I would be making for dinner. It’s a good thing I always have chicken in the freezer, I thought. As I pulled it out, though, I noticed the date...
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