Monthly Archives: March 2011

“Love Wins” {controversy? WHAT controversy?}

Posted on March 31, 2011 by elizabeth

We got our house repainted this week. I know, I know. What does this have to do with Rob Bell’s new book “Love Wins”? I’m getting to that. Anyway, we repainted our house. And it looks so good–better than I … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Book Reviews, Dodger Baseball!, Faith | 66 Comments

A conservative defends NPR

Posted on March 31, 2011 by elizabeth

I’m a conservative and I love NPR. I can’t help myself. It’s intelligent, meaningful and unique. Sure, I roll my eyes occasionally whenever I hear those Very Serious stories about, say, the Grim Endangerment of a Rare Species of…Rolly-Polly. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 28 Comments

Taking refuge in my soup pot

Posted on March 28, 2011 by elizabeth

I have this visceral reaction to lentil beans. They remind me too much of a childhood steeped in hippie-influenced health food: millet for breakfast, whole-grain sandwiches for lunch, eggplant casserole for dinner. No processed food, no refined sugar, very little … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Drink | 27 Comments

The Cross and the Crucifix

Posted on March 27, 2011 by elizabeth

In art…we are helped to remember some of the glorious things we have forgotten… –Madeline L’Engle “Walking on Water.” The Crucifix helps me remember. I remember the first time I entered a Catholic Church to pray I was filled with … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism | 50 Comments

Predestination: my deepest fear

Posted on March 25, 2011 by elizabeth

Something has been keeping me awake at night. It’s this nagging question–a doubtful feeling–that perhaps I really am predestined to Hell. It’s odd because I’ve never really believed in predestination–at least, not consciously. I’ve never said the words: “I believe … Continue reading →

Posted in RecoveringEvangelicalsAnonymous, RecoveringFundamentalist, Religion, Uncategorized | 90 Comments

Friday Links n’ Thinks

Posted on March 25, 2011 by elizabeth

Today I have several book reviews. Two of these books are soon-to-be-released and I appreciated the honor of reading them before their publish date. Hopefully these new books will whet your bookworm appetite! A widowed mother of six, Miranda Hanford … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Books, LinksnThinks | 10 Comments

The way these guidelines are going, Mama’s gonna need a carseat!

Posted on March 22, 2011 by elizabeth

[NOTE: this post is not serious. I DO advocate car seat use. Please don't endanger your children's lives by taking my smart ass humor seriously. Thank you. Carry on.] Has the whole car seat thing gotten a little out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Childbearing, Funny Kid Stories, Her Royal Mommy-Ness, Parenting--toughest job out there, SmartAssery | 71 Comments

PTSD hangover {and its antidote: Mark Wahlberg}

Posted on March 21, 2011 by elizabeth

Life is unpredictable. Just a few days ago I was this happy: And one bad Sunday sends me into a tail-spin. I think I need to avoid Sundays from now on, don’t you? I know this feeling: jangly, jittery, waking … Continue reading →

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Just your average Sunday devastation

Posted on March 20, 2011 by elizabeth

I made it through three minutes of church today. And then I bolted like a spooked horse. A perplexed looking usher followed me out into the foyer: “You just got here!” he exclaimed. I kept going, almost running now. “It’s … Continue reading →

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How I’m keeping Lent

Posted on March 18, 2011 by elizabeth

Lent is my favorite season of the Christian calendar. It’s a season of penitence, prayer, fasting and almsgiving. This year, my goal is increased prayer. I don’t know about you, but I can’t just say: “Yeah, I wanna pray more” … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Faith, Liturgy & Sacrament | 38 Comments