October 1, 2008
October 1, 2008
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Weird Mom Moments: EMN Mini-Carnival

Congratulations to Kate Sherwin at “Rosemary Sauce.” Her entry, “Like Mother, Like Son” was this month’s winner of the “Weird Mom Moments” Carnival Contest! Kate won $50, since she had the EMN button prominently displayed on her site! Good work, Kate! Every mom must have them at one time or another … the moments she looks down at herself and say, “What have I DONE to myself?!” I know I have, as my daughter reminded me only recently. “Don’t be weird, mom…” I can’t help it. I was born and raised that way … by a woman who clearly did not mind appearing ridiculous for the benefit of […]
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September 14, 2008
September 14, 2008
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Weird Mom Stories: Writer’s Contest

Today I noticed that one of the “hits” on this site came from someone who was looking for “wierd mom stories” (sic). OK … why not? We could all use a giggle. So … this month’s EMN Carnival is dedicated to “weird mom stories.” You could send in … *  Most embarrassing “mommy moment” (or most embarrassing thing we’ve subjected our own children to) *  Most compelling evidence of the “things we do for love” for our kids (pictures earn extra points) *  Strangest love offering from your kids (hey, they must get it somewhere) *  Things you never thought you’d say to your kids (but […]
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May 19, 2008
May 19, 2008
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In the Company of God … and Mary … and Mom

My parents were visiting with us this week. Dad put in the dog fence (thanks, Dad!) … and Mom roped me into one of “those” conversations. You know the kind: high in drama, low in resolution. This time, the subject was Catholicism … my practice of it, to be precise. I’ve had six years of intensive formal faith formation … but because in her mind I’ve rejected everything she taught me, she can only conclude I’ve been “brainwashed.” She accused me of considering her a pagan going to hell because she’s not Catholic (where she got that, I have no idea). Yet clearly believes that […]
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January 29, 2008
January 29, 2008
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Adoption Journey and Catholic Carnival…

The Catholic Carnival this week is hosted by Kate Wicker, and is entitled (appropriately) “Feast Before the Fast” in honor of the upcoming Lenten season. Great job, Kate! Also, here is a link to the latest Adoption Journey Blog Carnival.
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January 13, 2008
January 13, 2008
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Come Be My Light: Thoughts on Spiritual Motherhood

Persistent. Fearless. Noble. These are words frequently associated with Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta and her sisters, the Missionaries of Charity. I had heard (who hasn’t?) that an oppressive spiritual cloud had plagued her during all but the earliest years of religious life. Some (hack journalist with ulterior motives, mainly) were quick to denounce her when these letters first surfaced, claiming they were proof of Mother Teresa’s lack of sanctity. Fortunately, wiser and more discerning heads prevailed, as this lack of consolation is not unprecedented among Catholic mystics. So when I began to pore over Brian Kolodiejchuk’s Come Be My Light: The Private Writings of […]
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November 20, 2007
November 20, 2007
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Family We Don’t Get to Pick

If you enjoy this post, check out more quality Catholic reading at the Catholic Carnival #147, hosted this week by our fearless facilitator Jay at “Living Catholicism.com.” The other day I talked with Maureen, whose granddaughter “Janie” – her son’s child – was a ward in another state. Little Janie has two half-siblings (by a different father) who were also in the system, and were about to be adopted by a gay couple. Because the older children were unrelated to her, Maureen wanted to adopt only Janie. Maureen was upset because the agency had recommended to the family court judge that Janie be placed with […]
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