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Making Ends Meet
As my extended social network learns that I’m staying at home with the girls, I’ve been increasingly asked for advice on how to make it work financially. There is no…
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Quote of the Century
Tonight while Olivia, age 2, was drinking her milk after dinner. Olivia: Is this almond vanilla milk? Me: Yeah, almond vanilla. It’s your milk. Olivia: It’s yo’ momma’s milk! Oooooh…
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10,000 Days
Today is a red-letter day. Yes, it is the 176th anniversary of our Independence, but more relevant and important, today is my 10,000th day of life. A bit more arbitrary…
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Have You Cheated Yet?
[My latest post on Austin Catholic New Media.] Alright folks. One week down. How is everyone doing? Been perfect so far? I admit, I already had a Lenten slip-up. This…
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The Challenge: Why Men Hate Going to Church
I have a confession to make about Friday’s post. I had just finished reading Why Men Hate Going to Church by David Murrow. In his recent second edition, he postulates…
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No, Put the Chicken Broth Back!
Yes, chicken broth is “using meat”. Come on people!
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Kindles, iPods and Lent
I bought a Kindle last October and loved it instantly. I’ve read a number of books, including the few reviews on this site since then. In fact, all of the…
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The Need To Retreat
We took a retreat this weekend. The whole family. All four of us. I like the idea of taking a retreat annually, but have fallen out of the habit. In…
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Heart or Wallet?
I’m typically horrible about Valentine’s Day. Vanessa and I agreed early into dating that we weren’t going to do anything for the holiday. For her, that meant nothing big, but acknowledge it…
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Parental Review
Friday was Catalina’s first birthday! In our household, you’re a baby until your 1st birthday, then a “little toddler” until your 2nd birthday, then a “big toddler”. Olivia is excited about…