Monthly Archives: June 2008

A Break

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Monkling

I may be taking a bit of a break from blogging. I’m not 100% certain about the break because things may happen that will motive me to blog but right now I have a lot of stuff going on that’s … Continue reading →

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WTF

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Monkling

No, my title has nothing to do with missing a day yesterday. Nor does it mean I am cursing. Just in case there is anyone left in the world aside from my husband who has no clue what WTF stands … Continue reading →

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Part II: The Party

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Monkling

I counted on there being at least 70 people based on the invitations & the calls we didn’t get (it was ‘regrets only’). With all of Stephen’s “maybes’ counted in, that figure shot up to 85. The actual # was … Continue reading →

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Part I: The Mass

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Monkling

I suspect that people who normally attend the 1 p.m. Mass at our parish and had no clue what was going on were somewhat surprised when they saw the bishop walk out, along with our pastor, 5 additional priests and … Continue reading →

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The Miracle

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Monkling

Very quick post. More to follow. There was no rain, no hail, no lightening. All day we kept checking the forecast and at one point there was one of those urgent messages: “Severe storms coming. Make sure you are not … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Hour

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Monkling

Here it is, almost midnight and we’re just finishing off cutting up cheese and veges and dry sausage. I let the kids finish up because my arm aches from slicing and dicing and cleaning. Not only is it supposed to … Continue reading →

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Where Did I Put My Brain?

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Monkling

In case you were wondering just how distracted I am with all this candidacy Mass & party stuff… This morning I counted the chairs out back that we had delivered yesterday. We ordered 50. I counted 40. I counted them … Continue reading →

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No-Rain Dance

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Monkling

All right – everyone who prays, in any way, shape or form, I need prayers. It cannot rain on Sunday. There is absolutely no way on earth I am going to fit 75 people in my house. It is physically … Continue reading →

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Beyond Tired

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Monkling

Much too tired to blog or to be funny. Last night my son was stressing out because he never ordered prayer cards to give to people after the Mass Sunday. I said Kinko’s. He said where the heck will we … Continue reading →

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Never Dull

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Monkling

The Daughter Saga: “Mom, my left foot feels colder than my right foot. I think it looks blue.” I examine the injured foot & assure her that no, it is not blue & it’s not likely to fall off during … Continue reading →

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