Second Day of Christmas: Joseph and the Quiet Divorce

“This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, [...]

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First Day of Christmas: Mary the Spinster

My three-year-old daughter is fascinated with the nativity story, and especially with Mary. One of her frequent games is to put a towel or a blanket on her head, imitating Mary’s veil, and, with folded hands, look beatifically peaceful at whatever stuffed animal she has wrapped up to be baby Jesus.
My daughter knows what [...]

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The Twelve Days of Christmas

On the Christian liturgical calendar, there are twelve days of Christmas. December 25th is the first day of Christmas, and the Christmas season continues until January 6th, Epiphany, the day in which we remember the wise men who brought gifts to baby Jesus.
Az and I have made some attempts to recognize all Twelve Days [...]

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I don’t like them much today

The children are taking a nap because Mommy is tired. We all caught the Martian Death Cold last weekend, and I spent Sunday in bed asleep till 4 pm. Az kindly took over the childcare. The girls are now almost completely healthy, and have that manic energy that always follows a bout [...]

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The Bathroom Is My Tuscany

Bub and Pie recently posted on the little indulgences that get you through the day. Her list is a good one, and worth checking out.
When I was single and struggled with occasional bouts of depression (I still do), my father would remind me to always give myself something to look forward to. Each week [...]

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