tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373133932012-02-16T11:42:55.311-05:00Random ramblings on the differences between Eastern and Western Catholicism, thoughts on how to solve all the world's problems, funny things my kids do and say, funny things that happen to me at work, and things that make me go hmmmm.Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.comBlogger601100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-19918375154367942692007-03-22T16:33:00.000-04:002007-03-22T16:36:31.369-04:00

I have moved the blog. I'm now at http://eastwardcatholicsoldiers.wordpress.comVist Abbot Joseph's blog to find out why, at http://wordincarnate.wordpress.comIt's just completely ridiculous.I'll be moving the blogrolls and graphics as soon as I can figure out how. but the verbiage is all over there, plus a new post about my visit to St. Mary's, previously mentioned.

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-12284076452743888802007-03-02T12:42:00.000-05:002007-03-02T12:58:20.448-05:00

I knew if I was patient, I'd get something upon which to wax bloggy. One of the parishes here in Morgantown, St. Mary's in Star City, recently had a 'parish meeting' at which was discussed (using the term loosely) the renewal(?) of the worship space (?). This meeting was led by the pastor along with a Father Richard Vosko who bills himself as a 'liturgical consultant' and two other men (

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-13409212790826254902007-02-25T14:42:00.000-05:002007-02-25T14:51:40.572-05:00

Among other things, I have been teaching girlchec how to tell time. I think she knows, but just likes the extra attention. Not having many analog clocks in the house is a major bummer - but the ones we do have are near a digital clock so she and younger boychec can see what the time looks like in either type of display.Go read this, it's awesome:http://wordincarnate.blogspot.com/2007/02/

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-36953696465026180002007-01-30T08:59:00.000-05:002007-01-30T09:07:16.462-05:00

Last week we (or rather I) bought hermit crab #4....it came home with us an a little shell painted with a cute flower....then over the weekend we gave them a bath (never a dull moment around here) and within 24 hours it had moved into the American-flag-painted shell, that crab had moved into a previously unoccupied shell, and the green medium-sized one had evicted the large one from its gray

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-47707131868102775732007-01-29T08:07:00.000-05:002007-01-29T08:09:33.679-05:00

I have come to the conclusion that it is pointless to name hermit crabs. They end up in each others' shells and they are pretty much the same color, so it has the potential to be very confusing.

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-41311856715636206332007-01-27T14:04:00.000-05:002007-01-27T14:26:17.213-05:00

I truly did not mean to drag this out for so long! My cable company got sold, and my internet service was transferred, and for several days the only thing I was able to do was check email....plus I didn't want to trust anything important to that mail-to-blog thing you can do (but I've never tried).Anyway, to summarize so far: The Catholic Church is where Jesus is Truly Present in the Eucharist,

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-70934501591802161302007-01-19T14:56:00.000-05:002007-01-21T16:27:11.738-05:00

Continued from previous post -I should add while I'm thinking about it that the Orthodox also have valid sacraments (all seven of them). And that (please correct me with a comment if I am wrong) only the Lutherans and Episcopalians/Anglicans admit of seven sacraments, out of the Protestant denominations. I think all of them recognize baptism and marriage. Anyway, that's not my point and I'm

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-79974401620369766492007-01-18T19:04:00.000-05:002007-01-18T19:27:46.222-05:00

I keep having these conversations with ByzCat where we preach to each other - the choir, as it were. Most recently I was ranting about non-Catholics and their attitude toward the Eucharist. I guess I should go backwards a bit and explain MY PERSONAL REASONS for believing that I'm in the right place, faith-wise.Scripture has it that Jesus said to Peter, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-21493554496669899432007-01-11T15:14:00.000-05:002007-01-11T15:16:06.443-05:00

http://catholicknitwit.blogspot.com/2007/01/its-not-just-kids-book-anymore.htmlGo there. Read entire post. Think. Pray.

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My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is:Her Exalted Highness Duchess Sieglinde the Erudite of Yetts O'Muckhart Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title I got this through The Ironic Catholic (here), who got it from.....(I'm not very good at this yet, so bear with me).This is actually quite interesting for more than one reason. Back a few years ago, I had a business partner and we did tailoring out of a

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-43242500541142103042007-01-11T14:39:00.000-05:002007-01-11T14:47:41.585-05:00

Last Friday, January 5, I took the checs over to St. Mary's NO Church in Star City to our regular Blue Knights & Little Flowers Catholic homeschoolers meeting. At one point ByzCat had to take one of her littlies to the bathroom, and afterwards popped into the nave to listen to one of the other (older) kids practicing on the organ.....when she and her child returned to the room where we were

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-70327213109470118142007-01-11T10:56:00.000-05:002007-01-11T11:26:35.669-05:00

I got a letter from our LR bishop, and since I'll never have the opportunity to personally discuss with him the series of events that led to my request to switch rites, I'll do it here, for the boredom/edification of anyone who may be wondering 'why in the world would anyone want to do that'?Paragraphs of his letter to me in italics; my response/explanation in regular type:As I am certain you

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-32327370424320408482007-01-03T15:20:00.000-05:002007-01-03T15:38:24.377-05:00

The Byzantine Dominican (here) only has 3 posts on the front page, but all of them are worth a read.It occurred to me the other night, if the Ironic Catholic's kiddos are chic(s), and I'm an EC, would that make my kiddos chec(s)? And when they don't understand something I have just told them in plain English, they would then be blank checs?If all three of them are invited to different social

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-42660252329963690252006-12-31T16:16:00.000-05:002006-12-31T16:18:05.213-05:00

http://ironiccatholic.blogspot.com/2006/12/top-ten-ironic-catholic-discoveries-of.htmlI have to go back and see nos. 3 through 11, since I laughed so hard at #2 I had to come post this.

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-65606766469268080632006-12-31T15:45:00.001-05:002006-12-31T15:58:05.365-05:00

Today is the feast of St. Zoticus of Constantinople. Seems he was a wealthy Roman who surrendered his title to become a priest, moving to Constantinople along with Constantine when the latter moved from Rome. He is called 'feeder of orphans' in iconography because he built a hospital for them and the poor. Contantine's son Constantius had him dragged behind an ass until he died in around 350

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-43587117346702049642006-12-25T18:09:00.000-05:002006-12-25T18:59:18.656-05:00

I videotaped the Midnight Mass for Christmas from St. Joseph's Cathedral in Wheeling, and just a few minutes ago finished watching it. I have to admit I was very pleasantly surprised. Here in the liturgical backwater that is Morgantown, there is not a single NO parish where Mass is celebrated licitly. They're all valid, but every single parish adds or takes away something. I had come to the

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-76888274461542425582006-12-24T14:14:00.000-05:002006-12-24T14:34:11.585-05:00

A Christmas Poem, with apologies to Clement C. Moore:It was sometime near Christmas, and in the 'community'They had butchered the Mass and its prayers with impunity.No longer a 'parish,' for that term, you see,Was deemed too old-fashioned - just like "Him" and "He"!Since Vatican II and the diocesan studies,They'd decided that devotions were for fuddy-duddies.No more Adoration or traditional

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Today was our first day of homeschooling! We only did a little bit, just to give the kiddos a taste of how wonderfully different it is from SITTING IN A CROWDED CLASSROOM FOR SIX HOURS A DAY.Daughter actually asked for more schoolwork after supper, and chose to do a science lesson.Earlier, while supper was cooking, I overheard this exchange:(three children lying on sofa covered with blanket,

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I'm a Chevrolet Corvette!You're a classic - powerful, athletic, and competitive. You're all about winning the race and getting the job done. While you have a practical everyday side, you get wild when anyone pushes your pedal. You hate to lose, but you hardly ever do. Take the Which'>http://www.tomorrowland.us/sportscar">Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

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Here is my menu for Christmas dinner:Ham with glaze and chutneySteamed asparagus with Hollandaise sauceMashed sweet potatoesCreamed onionsHomemade breadCheese ball and crackers - Ritz, Captain's Wafers, water crackers and TriscuitFresh fruit - apples, kumquats, persimmons and bananasHomemade applesauceMincemeat stuffChess piePecan pieNut rollApricot rollCream cheese breadBiscottiEggnogApple

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Time to explain the title of the blog. First of all it's a pun on "Onward, Christian Soldiers!" think about the words for just a minute:Onward, Christian soldiers,Marching as to warWith the Cross of JesusGoing on before.Christ the royal MasterLeads against the foe:Forward into battle,See, His banners go.Like a mighty armyMoves the Church of God,Brothers, we are treadingWhere the saints have

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-92104405401252381942006-12-19T19:41:00.000-05:002006-12-19T19:44:27.936-05:00

Homeschooler?Now you can know for sure, thanks to Mama Says....I will be, officially, in two more school days!YAY!!!Let the children say - AMEN!

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-5989693415464872242006-12-19T19:10:00.000-05:002006-12-19T19:24:39.388-05:00

http://shop.moravianbookshop.com/browse.cfm/2,30.htmlThe Moravian StarWhen I was growing up, in Indianapolis, Indiana, we had one of the parchment stars in the front window of our home every Advent and Christmas. When I grew up I had the star for a few years, then it got pretty ratty, being paper and having been assembled and disassembled umpty-billion times, so I discarded it and got another

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-21588148754862899392006-12-18T14:04:00.000-05:002006-12-18T14:08:41.560-05:00

http://tcrnews2.com/priestsreparation.htmlHave you prayed for at least two priests today? ByzCat sent me the above link - meditations on each of the fifteen traditional mysteries of the Rosary in reparation for priests.

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-23144767075707248902006-12-16T10:08:00.000-05:002006-12-16T10:20:55.470-05:00

Something else that aggravates me: yesterday in the mail I got my gas bill. The cost per mcf of gas on the bill is $16.0080. Here is a quote from the December 2006 Dominion "Customer Connection" insert that came with my gas bill:...Prices are down from a year ago, and natural gas is again the least expensive way to keep warm,....I looked at the gas bill from a year ago, and the price per mcf

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http://remnantnewspaper.com/Archives/archive-2006-pope_and_the_blue_mosque.htmFr. De Cacqueray is pretty upset. Papa Ben is 'the Pope who took off his shoes in a mosque'.Hey Fr. de Cacqueray, I lived right outside Istanbul for a year...I saw many of the historic sites of the entire country of Turkey, both religious (Christian and Islam) and secular. I visited both Hagia Sophia and the Blue

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-86824084186617914212006-12-14T15:16:00.000-05:002006-12-14T15:26:05.482-05:00

This is Father Kevin Marks celebrating Divine Liturgy at my parish. Photo credit: ByzCat.

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-8126033230700157562006-12-13T16:07:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:10:20.950-05:00

http://acatholiclife.blogspot.com/2006/12/excommuncations-in-diocese-of-lincoln.htmlMoneybags is talking about good Bp. Bruskewitz and CTA as well!The GMSCP is complete, except for distribution of same. Just doing my part to raise blood sugar and clog arteries here in my part of the world!

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-73172939300057239752006-12-13T13:29:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:11:00.391-05:00

While reading a review of The Defender (here) on PetersNet, I noticed that they noted that it was suspected that Call to Action had "hijacked" the Ninth Diocesan Synod of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. That particular editorial having vanished from the Defender's pages, I emailed the editor and asked if he could try to find it for me. It interests me because a lot of the stuff going on in my

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-30563260778588874462006-12-12T20:23:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:11:30.117-05:00

Saint Teresa of Avila has chosen me and my blog for 2007 - I chose to put up this particular image for a number of reasons: first, it's in iconographic style; second, the tambourine reminds me that she once taught her nuns to dance in the cloister on feast days; and third, I just liked it better than a lot of the sappy images out there.the dancing-in-the-cloister I can really identify with - a

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-22615642510880365962006-12-12T18:20:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:12:12.104-05:00

While I wait for my mom to call and let me know whether she's coming for dinner or not, here's an update on the crabs -All three are buried in the Forest Bedding....a new stuff we put in the crabitat that retains humidity better than sand....it's also lighter. Drawbacks are, you can't scoop leftover food out of it as easily as you can sand, and the moisture condenses on the walls of the crabarium

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-64400541759026799262006-12-12T16:06:00.000-05:002006-12-12T18:18:17.804-05:00

http://warmandfuzzytrads.blogspot.com/2006/12/introducing-more-fuzz.htmlI feel as if I have, in some fashion, ARRIVED.....

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-69856921704888752622006-12-11T19:23:00.000-05:002006-12-11T19:25:31.364-05:00

Here's a really great post about the Real St. Nicholas:http://regularthoughts.blogspot.com/2005/11/yes-virginia-why-i-believe-in-santa.htmlenjoy.

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-80077029380999009912006-12-11T18:14:00.000-05:002006-12-11T18:17:20.795-05:00

Of course, this probably goes without saying, but (see previous post) if I DID find all that I wrote about in the Byzantine Rite, it logically follows that I DIDN'T find it in the NO. I also found it in the Tridentine Mass, but the nearest Tridentine parish is in Pittsburgh, and with gasoline prices being what they are, and having young children to support, assisting at Mass there is only an

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-50258245424978212122006-12-11T16:44:00.000-05:002006-12-11T18:17:49.476-05:00

Herewith, for your perusal and amusement, and hopefully your comments, is a ditty I composed regarding the quest to switch to the Byzantine Rite (of myself and children, and my friend ByzCat and her family) - followed by the letter I wrote to the Metropolitan Archbishop, Basil M. Schott, OFM, requesting said switch:(Sing to "Go Down, Moses")When we were down in NO land,Let my people go.Masses so

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-86070759763382529232006-12-11T16:23:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:24:13.477-05:00

Oh, ha ha!

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-24439724514793221192006-12-11T16:22:00.001-05:002006-12-11T16:22:55.469-05:00

Your Dominant Intelligence is Linguistic IntelligenceYou are excellent with words and language. You explain yourself well.An elegant speaker, you can converse well with anyone on the fly.You are also good at remembering information and convicing someone of your point of view.A master of creative phrasing and unique words, you enjoy expanding your vocabulary.You would make a fantastic poet,

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-16656492668993027182006-12-11T16:07:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:08:37.190-05:00

You Are a Traditional Christmas TreeFor a good Christmas, you don't have to re-invent the wheel.You already have traditions, foods, and special things you bring out every year.What'>http://www.blogthings.com/whatchristmastreeareyouquiz/">What Christmas Tree Are You?

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-37089511815953511192006-12-11T10:42:00.000-05:002006-12-11T10:57:38.624-05:00

Here's a picture of my children's Chrismation on December 3, 2006 at St. Mary's Holy Protection Byzantine Church. If you follow their line of sight you can see that, as Father is giving them the final blessing at the end of the Sacrament, their eyes are not on him, but on the Cross he holds in his hand.When we assisted at Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, we went forward to

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-61342868998737944052006-12-11T08:40:00.000-05:002006-12-11T08:48:59.911-05:00

Hermit crab update - none of them are AWOL now; I found the 'missing' crab last night while straightening up their crabitat. I have film in the camera now so I will post pics when available. I realized if I'm going to talk about them on this blog, they should really have names, so...small crab in American flag painted shell: Georgemedium crab in green striped shell: Teresalarge crab in gray/

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-5269039418975323302006-12-10T19:28:00.000-05:002006-12-10T19:29:25.406-05:00

Here's something I just discovered:Technorati Profile

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Last night at Mass, in addition to inclusive language, not-quite-purple candles in the Advent wreath, and other things about which I will rant later, the celebrant ended the general intercessions with the phrase "that He may answer our petitions if He thinks us worthy."Am I the only person who sees a problem with this? Our worthiness is not the reason our prayers are answered (that's

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-55436739488585757462006-12-07T15:02:00.000-05:002006-12-07T15:12:19.705-05:00

Have you ever noticed that some priests are "Father Firstname" and others are "Father Lastname"? For instance, the pastor at the church where I formally became Catholic was Father Larry, but the priest at the other parish in town was Father Donohue. My pastor was never Father Kowalski, just like the other priest was never Father John. Most recently, in my former parish we've had Father

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-88415099991565059402006-12-06T15:05:00.000-05:002006-12-06T16:01:52.176-05:00

Happy St. Nicholas' Day! From the St. Paul Daily Missal, published 1960 by the Daughters of St. Paul (Imprimatur 6/30/59, Richard Cardinal Cushing):Born in Asia Minor, St. Nicholas was known for his great charity, and for theinnumerable miracles he performed. He was an ardent apostle and preacherof truth, and took part on the Council of Nicea which condemned the Arianheresy. Because of his devout

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-51572889196494281712006-11-30T20:51:00.000-05:002006-11-30T20:58:56.650-05:00

Now available, "Turbocharge your Faith - Pray the Divine Office" bumper stickers! Leave a comment with your email address and I will contact you with ordering information. I can customize the colors to coordinate or contrast with the color of your vehicle because I print them as I need them. Yes, it may be silly, but a little silliness sometimes leads to great holiness - and could possible

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-11952340506577883592006-11-30T14:53:00.000-05:002006-11-30T14:57:12.260-05:00

Updates: small crab molted successfully; I think medium crab is taking his turn now ;-)Posts will be sporadic for a while - work overwhelming, kids in sports, yada yada.'Pawel' commented that he likes the "Turbocharge your Faith" thing. Yes, you may use it, just be sure you tell people where you read it 0:-)I am trying very hard to remain humble now that I know there are at least 3 people

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-17367152357013907042006-11-26T21:16:00.000-05:002006-11-26T21:47:09.541-05:00

Here is the prayer before Communion as recited in the NO:Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.Which, on the face of it, isn't bad - if you're serious about it and really mean the words you're praying.Here, in comparison, is the Prayer before Communion used in the ER:O Lord, I believe and profess that You are truly Christ, the Son of the living

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-31696214036918108092006-11-26T13:47:00.000-05:002006-11-26T13:56:42.452-05:00

Thanks to dear younger son and his attentiveness at Divine Liturgy this morning, we have these amazing statistics to offer:The number of times a worshipper makes the sign of the Cross during Divine Liturgy: 42 (yes, folks, that's forty-two)The number of times this is generally done in the LR (at the Novus Ordo, from now on abbreviated NO - hat-tip to ByzCat ;-) ): 2 (could be three if the

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-46681003557920178342006-11-25T20:37:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:13:54.477-05:00

I actually think I might be able to finish the Great Moravian Sugar Cake Project in time to take them to Divine Liturgy on Christmas Eve!46 families in the parish, 12 portions wrapped and in the freezer, 34 to go!

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As soon as I purchase film for my camera, I will post a picture of my daughter's hermit crabs. They really are amazing and fun little creatures (more proof - along with the duck-billed platypus - that God DOES have a sense of humor). God is also really practical, as well; hermit crabs put to use all those empty snail-type seashells that otherwise would just lie around on the beach and get

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-45295393902510058012006-11-24T18:52:00.000-05:002006-11-24T18:58:25.511-05:00

After making that remark about green beans from my garden I thought I'd post a picture. This was taken about the 20th or so of July. The pole beans are on the far right, tomatoes in the center, and corn on the left. We had beans until late September, and we had corn enough for 5 meals. I do not even want to think about how many tomatoes....I gave oodles away and still had them coming out my

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"Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ, Our Lord, Amen."I don't know about you, but I thoroughly and unregrettingly overate yesterday. The menu? Butterball turkey (no more store brand, this was the best, most delicious turkey I've ever roasted!), stuffing - which I don't put in the bird, but I grew up calling it stuffing anyway,

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Something that has kept coming into my mind is the subject of liturgical music....there is a great deal of really bad stuff out there, which I will discuss in more detail later (maybe even in this post, but I never know when I'm going to have to quit and go do something else more important, like feed children or earn money).There isn't any such thing as bad liturgical music in the Eastern Rite (

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Here's looking at you! Don't I look fabulous? This was taken at a pool party in August 2005 - but the only thing that's changed is that I've gotten new glasses (and I'm a year older, duh).Here it is, the day before Thanksgiving and I'm playing around on the internet....I do have much to be thankful for, though. I'm REALLY thankful to have found a new parish - that's why this blog is titled

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Hee hee! I have (I think) figured out how to put up links and all that, plus I have now downloaded some sort of software that supposedly will make it REALLY easy to put picures on this-here blog! Because I know the 2 or 3 people who are reading this have never seen my: house, garden, a watermelon I grew! Oh yes, and the hermit crabs. I think the tiny one is molting - I hope I don't kill it

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-17336956065801512702006-11-19T13:37:00.000-05:002006-11-19T13:59:10.939-05:00

There are so many things on which to rant! Sometimes it's so hard to decide, that I just don't do anything. Yesterday evening, for instance, instead of posting something here, I decided to become a little better informed about what's going on with the gay-rights agenda (an issue that really pushes my buttons). It is entirely within the realm of the possible that in my lifetime it will become

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Would you believe it's 4:30 a.m. and I've already cleaned up the kitchen (from a mad pizza feast last night), swept the floor, and made a fresh pot of coffee, one cup of which I am enjoying as I type.Recently I made the decision (for reasons which I may, or may not, explain later) to begin homeschooling my children. Having decided that they will continue to attend public school until the next

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Last night my two boys and I ran some errands after delivering The Obnoxious Bridal Gown to the store for whom I do contract work (more on that later, perhaps), and stopped at the grocery store to get something quick to fix for dinner, as all I had fish-wise at home was frozen tilapia and bay scallops, and I didn't really feel like starting a big dinner at 7 in the evening....so we ended up in

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Yesterday was Election Day. If you don't like the winners, and you didn't vote, you can't complain!I should say right now that this is NOT going to be some organized, erudite series of posts that people all over the world are going to clog the internet trying to read. Sometimes it will be funny. Sometimes it will be sad. Maybe it will make you angry. I just want to set down how I think and

Sieglinde McGinnisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37313393.post-1162941850227701952006-11-07T18:12:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:13:15.476-05:00

Unbelievable. My daughter, who recently came home from 2nd grade with a failing grade in math, has now done FOUR pages of math out of a workbook I got at - get this - the dollar store! And my younger son, age 5, insisted on being given a page from her workbook and had not done too badly.In other news, today was Election day. Did you vote? Did you vote pro-life?Some of you may have read about the

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