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Fruits of Fall
My garden seems to have become a metaphor for this pregnancy. The most obvious food-related parallel to any pregnant woman has to be watermelons — we all look like we’re trying to sneak one into the...
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WIWS Postpartum Edition
Sorry about my prolonged maternity leave from blogging. I actually went back to dance class last week, though with Claire’s help I could do that and still nurse the baby, whereas typing with one hand...
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Catching Up, Journal-Style
It’s been so long I thought I’d swipe a neat idea from Mary of Better than Eden (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! And laziness.) and catch you all up on what’s been happening by breaking it...
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I’ve got a lot of problems with you people…
No, it’s not Festivus again, but I am about to air some grievances…with Masterpiece Theatre. As per repeated requests (from Ellen and our McDad) I am going to attempt to break down just what it is that...
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St Paddy’s Day/Weekend recap
Top o’ the morning and all the cheesy Irish sayings to you! I know, I know, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t even that big a deal in Ireland, but I enjoy my true heritage and a little bright green shmaltz this...
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You’ve probably heard the statistic: 98% of Catholic women do not follow the Church’s teaching on artificial birth control. It’s a number that’s been thrown around a lot lately, between the controversy...
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He’s here!
Just wanted to jump on the ol’ blog to let Ellen’s faithful readers know that they can release the breath they’ve been holding all weekend — Gus has arrived! How cute is that little face? His full...
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7 Quick Takes – March Madness
When you run an Irish dance school, March Madness is all St. Patrick’s Day themed! We have squeezed a few other activities into this month so far, but do I have photos of them? I mostly do not. 1. St....
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{PFHR} Spring has sprung!
Anyone who used to watch Sesame Street in the 80’s might remember this one: (That’s about the screen quality I saw it in at the time, too.) Anyway, that song has been in my head all week as we finally...
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