Nadja over at Patch O' Dirt Farm is having a giveaway, go check it out!
Armadillo Dreams Giveaway
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St. Benedict!
“We must know that God regards our purity of heart and tears of compunction, not our many words.” Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter 20 Today is the Feast Day of St. Benedict of Norcia. We have a special place in our hearts and home for St. Benedict. Our dear friend, Father Basil is a monk in Norcia, Italy, the birthplace...
Boycott Microsoft
Melinda Gates responds to contraception program controversy While Bill Gates no longer has day to day contact with Microsoft, know that they are still making money from the corporation. The money they make goes to help fund the Gates Foundation. When will there be a call to boycott Microsoft products? If there...
A House Call in 2012
Today, MyCia (as she calls herself) was trying to be a baby with a laundry hamper, a pillow, and the fireplace hearth. Somehow she managed to fall and hurt herself pretty badly. There was a lot of blood, a lot, but I couldn't figure out where it was coming from. My first check is usually the mouth, as she bleeds...
Religious Freedom
"When the government tampers with a freedom so fundamental, one shudders to think what lies ahead" - Timothy Cardinal Dolan
On Being Saints
"We are deeply moved, and our hearts profoundly shaken, when we listen attentively to that cry of St Paul: 'This is God's will for you, your sanctification.' Today, once again, I set myself this goal and I also remind you and all mankind: this is God's Will for us, that we be saints." St. Josemaría Escrivá
What?! A Family Portrait!
(taken by our dear friend, Nan.)
Things Goin’ On
If this is summer in South Georgia, I'll take it. I don't die when I go outside. I can breathe when I go outside, I can pick tomatoes without worrying about heatstroke, my kids can play outside at the heat of the day and not be back in three seconds later! Yes, everyone keeps telling me to wait until July and August...
Thunderstorm Season
Here in South Georgia, we have Thunderstorm Season. The time of the year when all of our outdoor activities are done in the morning, not only because it is cooler then, but also because storms tend to pop up in the afternoon. Some days it will storm at Joshua's office (1/2 hour away) and won't even sprinkle here....
Recipe Recommendation
This one comes from the Pioneer Woman: The Marlboro Man Sandwich . The only thing I did that was different, I left out the hot sauce and used homemade rolls. We also topped ours with sauteed onions and peppers. It was delicious and simple. Perfect for a summer day.