Monthly Archives: February 2012

I’m nobody’s hero. I’m just tired, cranky and want chocolate.

Posted on February 27, 2012 by elizabeth

I don’t mean for this to sound ungrateful. But when I hear you describe me as brave or courageous, I feel uncomfortable. Am I really courageous? Because I don’t feel that way. Ever since leaving a cult nine years ago, … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Faith, Her Royal Mommy-Ness | 30 Comments

People. Not Things.

Posted on February 27, 2012 by elizabeth

This is where we planned to grow old. This is where we planned to hold family holidays and celebrations for decades to come. This is the backyard where we hoped to chase grand-children. But there is nothing certain in this … Continue reading →

Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness, Life in The OC | 48 Comments

Relentless Optimism Stares Down Lent!!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by elizabeth

God has an awesome sense of humor, have you noticed? No sooner do I holler, “Three cheers for RELENTLESS OPTIMISM” then shtuff happens. This is how it goes with me and God. Just when I decide to be cheerful and … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Faith | 14 Comments

Experiments in Relentless Optimism

Posted on February 20, 2012 by elizabeth

As I pursue happiness, I’m struck by how many lies there are about happiness. In the past couple of weeks, I’ve made a brief mental list of the commercials, ads and ideas I’ve heard that supposedly make you happy in … Continue reading →

Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness | 9 Comments

What Does Jesus’ Silence on Homosexuality Really Mean?

Posted on February 19, 2012 by elizabeth

I’ve heard it suggested that Jesus’ silence on homosexuality is a kind of defacto consent. Or, perhaps, that since homosexuality wasn’t a topic He found worthy of commentary, Christians ought not take a strong stand against something which even Jesus … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Faith | 67 Comments

Around the blogosphere…

Posted on February 18, 2012 by elizabeth

Some posts I’ve read in the last month that I found particularly interesting and thought maybe you’d enjoy them, too: 7 Big Relocation Mistakes: Penelope Trunk’s insightful list of things we often overlook when considering a move to a different … Continue reading →

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Shunning, shaming & other unnecessary fundamentalist scare tactics

Posted on February 16, 2012 by elizabeth

My twins were baptized last Saturday, February 11th. It was a gloriously beautiful day in Southern California–clear, sunny skies. A light breeze. My girls were full of laughter and joy. The ceremony was lovely–there were readings and prayers, blessings, anointing … Continue reading →

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Who says kids outgrow naps?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by elizabeth

There are very few problems that can’t be solved by taking a nap. Chronically grumpy kids? They’re sleep deprived. Irreconcilable differences with the husband? Go to bed early and deal with it in the morning. Having trouble solving that algebraic … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting--toughest job out there | 27 Comments

On becoming a runner-ish person

Posted on February 13, 2012 by elizabeth

I’d like to begin by saying: I suck as a runner. I was not born with whatever genetic component makes a runner a runner. On the other hand, I can kick ass in the swimming pool. [Disclaimer: in highschool, I … Continue reading →

Posted in EE Sees OC!, Her Royal Mommy-Ness, Life in The OC | 19 Comments

Some exciting news!

Posted on February 11, 2012 by elizabeth

I officially have a literary agent! Last week I was contacted by the lovely Rachelle Gardner–she represents other fine like writers Rachel Held Evans and Sarah Bessey. Rachelle had been reading my blog for awhile, told me she loved my … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | 27 Comments