Further down I will say a word about St. Gregory Pockets, which have suddenly experienced new interest in many areas, so don’t miss that! In Catholic circles, this is NFP (Natural Family Planning) Week. I try to ignore it, but I do actually have a particular point to make today. I… Read More »
Two purchases that saved my marriage
Perhaps I exaggerate slightly to get your attention on a late Saturday morning! Let’s say, “Made things less stressful and thereby enhanced a pretty good thing that I wouldn’t want to disrupt unnecessarily.” I will get to it, but first — Here are pictures of us at the Opening Night of our friend Bill McCann’s… Read More »
Husbands and how to understand them
Last Sunday the reading at Mass (new rite) was the Gospel that is rather uncomfortable: Luke 12:49-53, where Our Lord mentions all the various close relationships that the divisions of His fire-setting will cause. Auntie Sue (that muse/sounding board/dependable guide of so much of what you read here, see Save a Step Cooking inter alia)… Read More »
My four secrets to saving your marriage and your family
I’ve been married for 40 years. Here are my secrets for your best shot at destruction-proofing your family.
The Dating Project, or, People, Get Married!
Since my husband is almost ten years older than I, and we met when I was still in high school, it was possible for us to become friends before we saw each other as marriage material. So, I am not that convinced about dating, nor do I have a lot of context for it.… Read More »