I just stumbled on this post from “The Green Life” that offers useful hints on how to make your gas dollar S-T-R-E-T-C-H. As Sarah and I get ready to head for Atlanta (Catholic New Media Celebration … yeah!), we’re both looking for ways to minimize the gas pinch. Ouch. Incidentally, if you’re planning to be at the Eucharistic Convention in Atlanta on January 21, or the Catholic New Media Celebration (like Sarah and me) the next day, keep that Saturday night slot open … We’re organizing a Canticle/CatholicMom/CatholicExchange ladies’ night out! Stay tuned.

On Friday, the kids and I load up into the car and head for my parents’ home in Georgia. Friday we get as far as Kentucky, and Saturday we head for Cartersville. By my kids’ definition, this will be a “real vacation,” as in “involving at least one overnight in a hotel with a pool, wireless Internet (my husband’s idea), and waffles.” Sadly, Computer Guy will not be with us. So … I need to come up with ways to keep them entertained without turning on the video player that has remained silent for the duration of Lent (insert back pat here). Since Good Friday […]