WYD From my diocese

Again, just like during Germany, Joliet Diocese is keeping those of us back home up to date on the kids from here that are in Australia. So far, I have not seen the group from my parish, but there is a mislabeled picture, that is supposed to be our group. Keep them in your prayers, the 7 kids from my parish are a remarkable group, super smart, super nice, and they all have so much potential. Pray God will use this time to guide them in discerning their vocations and future.

I'm not a sports person, but this made me smile, and cry

My daughter wants to be a Dominican. Perhaps this could be her future home.

Subway Revisited

They are now including homeschoolers in their contests, and purchased an ad in Homeschooling Today. It's nice to see the change. I have a special place in my heart for veggie subs.

My local paper has something to say about the Latin Mass

I tried to post yesterday, but Blogger was being stubborn and would not let me. Its a nice article, I only wish they talked to one of the many under 40 year old people that attend. Latin Mass is not just older people longing for the past.

The smartest kid I know

My nephew, world champion origami creator, talented pianist, Calvin and Hobbes reader, and now to add to his accolades, perfect score on the ACT. And he leaves Friday for World Youth Day. And he was reading Harry Potter before it was cool, when the first book came out. Did I mention he was homeschooled for 5 years, but went to a private high school? So much talent in one 17 year old body! My poor kids don't even have a chance!

Where Have I been?

Seeing bears, Benedictines, bread, birds and busy.

That pretty much sums up the past 3 weeks. Life just does not slow down anymore, and when it does, blogging usually takes a back burner to playing with the kids, cooking and cleaning. Someday, when I am old and my kids are older, I will be able to write more, I've been saying this for 10 years and will most likely for another 10, I'm sure. Until then, the occasional bit of dribble will have to do.