Monthly Archives: June 2008

What’s Up, Doc?

Posted on 28 June 2008 by Valarie

I guess my favorite movie, ever, is “What’s Up Doc?” starring Ryan O’Neal and Barbara Streisand. So, since tonight was the kids’ last night before going off to camp for two weeks, we decided to make a Family Night of … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on 21 June 2008 by Valarie

I am finally finished with the Yearbook!!  Yay!  For those of you who don’t know, I have done the yearbook for our homeschool support group for the past two years.  This is my last year, because it really does take … Continue reading →

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Authenticity

Posted on 19 June 2008 by Valarie

“Ultimately man becomes sick for sheer lack of authenticity; he no longer lives as a subject: he exists as the plaything of chance and superficiality.” ~Benedict XVI~ I think everybody goes through some form of an identity crisis at some … Continue reading →

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Fireplace Kitty

Posted on 10 June 2008 by Valarie

I know everybody is probably really tired of hearing about my kitten, but, well, he’s just so cute!  I can’t help it.  He has a new favorite place to play, and I wanted to share. . .

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Near Tragedy

Posted on 9 June 2008 by Valarie

I am beginning to understand why cats are said to have nine lives. It’s bad enough that Gaylon found Pippin in a box of garbage on a snowy day. But last Thursday, the little guy fell off of our balcony, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Liturgy

Posted on 4 June 2008 by Valarie

“The beginning of the Gospel stands for the whole; uttering it, one is as it were sending out the breath of the Holy Spirit to engage the four winds, pervading them and turning them to good. The world is thus … Continue reading →

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