I could see some severe cells approaching on the radar and one looked like it was going to hit us dead-on. I went out on the porch to wait. The lightning was almost continuous but the wind hadn't picked up yet. The sirens went off and added to the excitement (half of us were on … Continue reading GOLF BALL-SIZED HAIL! [updated]
Month: March 2013
Some Questions Answered
1. What is your favorite book to recommend to the non-Orthodox but curious? I enlisted Father's help on this because (as I mentioned before) my brain is in a fog. He suggested (and I concurred) that Met. Kallistos Ware's The Orthodox Way is probably the best all-around book for those interested in Orthodoxy. It covers … Continue reading Some Questions Answered
Forgiveness Sunday
The beginning of the Great Fast is tomorrow. May God grant each of you the grace to withstand the inevitable temptations during this time. I hope it is a good fast and a profitable Lent. Please forgive me for any times I have offended or hurt any of you.
Tiny Hats: Batch Three
Mailed this morning to Calvin's Hats! The smallest one. Doesn't fit on my pinky. Star, heart and butterfly. The smallest ones. Animal character hats. Sun hats. I liked the purled diamond pattern on these two. The tiny one again, next to a penny. I figured out how to knit vertical stripes of color. First time … Continue reading Tiny Hats: Batch Three
‘Cat’astrophe
Smoky on one of his favorite perches this morning I was sitting at the computer this morning when I heard some thumping on the porch just outside the window. I saw our youngest cat, Smoky, and a darker cat which I thought was Indiana until I realized that Indiana was in the kitchen. I looked … Continue reading ‘Cat’astrophe
Baking day…
Oyster stew tonight and homemade bread to go with it. Plus, three cheese danishes. As soon as there is room in the oven I'm making two loaves of banana bread. I've been spending a lot of time here today! (see below) I'm spending a few odd moments putting the finishing touches on the latest batch … Continue reading Baking day…
Be glad *today*.
Remembering…and carrying on…
Sorry for my silence. I just realized it's been a few days since I've posted. No, nothing wrong (although I woke up with a cold this morning...and a feverish little boy draped over me). Just quiet. I've been thinking lately about Innocent. His second "anniversary" is in a few weeks on March 31st. Given that … Continue reading Remembering…and carrying on…
Distraction in Prayer
When the demons see that someone has the zeal and diligence to pray as he ought, then they suggest to him thoughts about something, supposedly important (and then draw away); but a little later they again call up the memory of this thing, urging his mind to examine it (if it is a problem - … Continue reading Distraction in Prayer
Squeek!
I know I'm in overdrive here, but this was just too cute not to share. ;c)
