Monthly Archives: September 2011

THE SATURDAY EVENING BLOG POST, vol. 3, issue 9

Posted on September 30, 2011 by elizabeth

WELCOME TO THE SATURDAY EVENING BLOG POST! This is where bloggers gather on the first Saturday of each month to share their latest and greatest blog posts! This month we’re sharing our favorite post from SEPTEMBER 2011! I’ll begin my … Continue reading →

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How an ENFP handles being sick

Posted on September 28, 2011 by elizabeth

I have a head-cold. As an ENFP, this means I feel like I’m dying. I’m convinced this is a fatal illness and I’m about five minutes away from drawing up my final will and testament. I also need everyone to … Continue reading →

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What depression feels like

Posted on September 27, 2011 by elizabeth

Depression feels like a rock slowly sinking to the bottom of a dark lake. The light gets further and further away, water fills my ears, I feel heavier and heavier–almost as if I’m sinking into a deep, long sleep. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Advice Fair-EE: “When do you have time for sex after having kids?”

Posted on September 27, 2011 by elizabeth

Guess who’s baaaack? YES! It’s the Advice Fair-EE! Welcome back to The Advice Fair-EE’s love/sex/relationship advice column! This is where the lovesick, lovelorn and loveless gather to have The Advice Fair-EE’s pixie dust sprinkled over their broken hearts. ***massive disclaimer: I’m … Continue reading →

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The perils of triumphal Catholicism

Posted on September 26, 2011 by elizabeth

If there’s one truth I’ve repeatedly witnessed, it’s that God resists the proud. And I dare-say God resists the proud even when they are right. A commenter of mine recently rebuked me for an attitude of religious superiority and after … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Societal Commentary | 28 Comments

Greenifying my life (with a sense of humor!)

Posted on September 25, 2011 by elizabeth

Ever since arriving home from Bolivia, I’ve been making changes in how I live. One of my goals has been to examine the ways I over-consume and am wasteful. So, I’m making small changes with the help of my super … Continue reading →

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I’m A Slacker for Jesus

Posted on September 23, 2011 by elizabeth

I’m burnt out on dreaming big dreams for God. From now on, it’s only small dreams for God. Or better yet, naptime for God. Basically, my new goal in life is to be a slacker for Jesus. OK, before you … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Her Royal Mommy-Ness, Liturgy & Sacrament | 56 Comments

I’m a very serious blogger. Verrrrry. Serious. Please, take me VERRRY serioussssly.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by elizabeth

Or not.

Posted in Darby da Dawg, My Videos | 5 Comments

ADHD & Dysgraphia

Posted on September 21, 2011 by elizabeth

A new school year, a new teacher and another re-evaluation of how well I’m managing my son’s ADHD. In short, we need to kick it up a notch. One thing we’re considering is the possibility of Dysgraphia–extreme difficulty/deficiency in handwriting. … Continue reading →

Posted in ADD, Parenting--toughest job out there | 46 Comments

Birth Control Pill Affects HOW Women Remember Emotional Events

Posted on September 19, 2011 by elizabeth

According to a recent study at UCI, “Women on the pill, who have lower levels of hormones associated with female reproduction, may remember emotional events similarly to men.” In the study, when given the narrative of a traumatic car crash, … Continue reading →

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