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I’m a day late, but not a dollar short, I hope, because aren’t we all still thankful today? Non-foodies everywhere are quaking in their boots, and while the audience in the kitchen today might be made up primarily of those who savor the challenge ahead with a string of major holidays, let me be the [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Thanksgiving'
The Thanksgiving Mary in the Kitchen
November 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Inspired by the Virgin Mary, podcasts, writing
Tags: Catholic Foodie·food·podcasts·seasons·Thanksgiving·Virgin Mary
Being Thankful
November 25th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Thankful Things
It’s hard, sometimes, to get into a mindset of thankfulness. We’re conditioned for it on this day, though I often fail as I juggle whatever’s going on (and there’s always something going on during the holidays, even if you’re just staying home!). But I am thankful. I am overcome with gratitude, so often, as I [...]
Tags: gratitude·Thanksgiving
Mary in the Craziness
November 22nd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Inspired by the Virgin Mary, Mary Moment Mondays
A Mary Moment Monday post It’s one of those weeks when there’s a lot going on and I’m feeling the weight of it all. It’s not just that there’s Thanksgiving: we’re staying home and just doing “us” this year, so I can’t pretend there’s pressure there. It’s not just the earlier deadline with the parish [...]
Tags: gratitude·life in the present moment·Mary Moment Monday·seasons·Thanksgiving·Virgin Mary
Thankful
November 27th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Faith, family
I am. So very thankful. This year, in particular, I’m thankful for my family, both those I live with and will spend tomorrow with, and those who are scattered all around and will be gathering for themselves. I wrote those three lines on Wednesday, intending to get back on and post pictures for a not-too-wordy [...]
Tags: Faith·family·gratitude·sick·Thanksgiving
