Monthly Archives: October 2010

How Mary brought me back to Jesus, part 2

Posted on October 31, 2010 by elizabeth

A few weeks after I brought my babies home from the NICU (you can read about my first moment of appreciation for Mary in part 1), I was battling through PPD, managing 3 older children and breastfeeding preemie twins. I … Continue reading →

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How Mary brought me back to Jesus, part 1

Posted on October 30, 2010 by elizabeth

If there was one thing about Catholicism that totally freaked me out, it was Mary. I just didn't get it. Why did the Catholics make such a big deal out of her? After all, she was just a human being … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Childbearing, Liturgy & Sacrament, Religion | 36 Comments

Do you let your kids keep all their Halloween candy?

Posted on October 28, 2010 by elizabeth

Speaking of Halloween, how do you handle the truckload of candy that comes pouring in after your kids go trick-or-treating? Come join me at OCFamily today where I discuss our family's Halloween Candy Policy and also share my tips for … Continue reading →

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Halloween is NOT a pagan holiday—boycotts unnecessary!

Posted on October 26, 2010 by elizabeth

Boycotting Halloween is like all popular now. When I was a kid, we were the only family in our entire neighborhood whose house went dark on Halloween. Because, you know, Halloween is a pagan, evil holiday and Christians shouldn't celebrate … Continue reading →

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Do you know who is watching you on Facebook?

Posted on October 25, 2010 by elizabeth

My column for the OC Register this week addresses the recent revelation of yet more privacy breaches on Facebook. I think FB should be held accountable for these breaches. What do you think?

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Discussing Bullying on Fox News

Posted on October 24, 2010 by elizabeth

This segment was framed as a "debate" but I think it turned out to be a respectful, helpful discussion with valid points on both sides. I didn't get a chance to say this on air, but I definitely agree with … Continue reading →

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This makes me so happy! {plus, a special announcement!}

Posted on October 23, 2010 by elizabeth

The twins were watching Sesame Street the other day and this came on. We ALL loved it! Sesame Street rocks! I hope it makes you happy, too. Have a great weekend! P.S. if you tune in to Fox News on … Continue reading →

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Super awesome, highly necessary, “safer and more polite!” street signs

Posted on October 21, 2010 by elizabeth

How about a little laughter this morning? Head on over to OCFamily.com where I share a humorous little video about NYC's new, safer and "more polite" street signs. So ridiculous it's hilarious!

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Broken for you

Posted on October 20, 2010 by elizabeth

You Gibraltar and I–the battering waves,I fling myself against you–the shattering saves. You delight in sacrifice–love broken in by pain,Too late I rue, regret the marring stain. Still. I scan the stony edge of your impenetrable face,And bury myself in … Continue reading →

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Desolation in immaculate public places {a mother’s journey thru PPD}

Posted on October 19, 2010 by elizabeth

…And I have seen the dust from institutions,Finer than flour, alive, more dangerous than silica,Sift, almost invisible, through long afternoons of tedium,Dropping a fine film on nails and delicate eyebrows,Glazing the pale hair, the duplicate grey standard faces.                        —Dolor, by … Continue reading →

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