30 October 2009
29 October 2009
28 October 2009
26 October 2009
24 October 2009
22 October 2009
21 October 2009
Medina Tea Party
Today I joined the Medina Tea Party Patriots, via the Tea Party Patriots website. I proffer my excuse that with the plumbing problems we have been experiencing since we moved into our home in August, coupled with my Dad dying late last month, i have not been able to focus on this. Now I have (These also would be my reasons for lackadaisical blogging- sorry for all of the links instead of real blogging!!!)
20 October 2009
Le Fleur de Lys too: Marie Thérèse Charlotte, Madame Royale
Le Fleur de Lys too: Marie Thérèse Charlotte, Madame Royale
An exemplar of Catholic rectitude and fortitude
An exemplar of Catholic rectitude and fortitude
Creative Minority Report: Traditional Anglicans Come Home!
Creative Minority Report: Traditional Anglicans Come Home!
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I think that this move, on the part of the Holy See, to welcome disaffected Anglicans into the Church is wonderful news. I wonder what my dad, who died last month, would have said and done. He was Episcopalian and devout, while my mom is Catholic. If this had happened before his death, it would have been the answer to my prayers!!!
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I think that this move, on the part of the Holy See, to welcome disaffected Anglicans into the Church is wonderful news. I wonder what my dad, who died last month, would have said and done. He was Episcopalian and devout, while my mom is Catholic. If this had happened before his death, it would have been the answer to my prayers!!!
19 October 2009
Tea at Trianon: The Forgiveness of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
Tea at Trianon: The Forgiveness of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
May we be as generous as Her Majesty was, and our troubles are no where as terrible as the ones that she faced.
May we be as generous as Her Majesty was, and our troubles are no where as terrible as the ones that she faced.
18 October 2009
16 October 2009
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13 October 2009
12 October 2009
10 October 2009
09 October 2009
08 October 2009
07 October 2009
06 October 2009
My other blog
Geoff and I are starting another blog, Dachsies with Moxie, in order to celebrate the world's greatest breed, the dachshund. Will still be primarily blogging here, but thought that posts concerning the antics of Ginger and Chip would be better served on a separate blog. Please visit, and dachsie lovers, we will gladly post your pictures for the world to see.
05 October 2009
04 October 2009
02 October 2009
01 October 2009
Dachshunds and DRNA.org
Many of you may be surprised, but I love this wonderful breed. I disliked them intensely when I was a child, and I no longer recall why, but when I met Geoff in 2001, and was introduced to his parents, I was reintroduced to dachshunds. At the time, his parents were owned by two- a short furred doxie named Nutmeg, and a long furred named Gingie. I had been forewarned that neither would take to me as strangers were beneath them. However, to the surprise of all, on the day that I met his parents, Gingie immediately bonded with me. (She was supposed tobe more vehemently opposed to strangers on her turf) Nutmeg even warmed up to me. So, my middle age love of dachsies began.
Nutmeg died of heart failure three or four years ago, to FIL's devastation. (Nuttie was his shadow, and went wherever he went) Gingie was more MIL's dog and she and I loved each other to pieces. She is still thriving in New Jersey, but the plot to free her from unlawful captivity is still active.
So, what does Geoff do- he goes on the Internet to find me another Gingie of my own. We found Dachshund Rescue of North America (www.drna.org), and in March 2008 Ginger joined our family. She is the light of my life- follows me everywhere, if you know what I mean. Since we lived outside of Albany, New York at the time, we would take her to the BLessed Kateri shrine. There is a very steep and long hill to reach the well, and Ginger and Geoff would just take off running, and I would trail respectfully at a distance. She took over so much of our lives that she has blankies and pillows in the car, and lots of toys in our new home. She was a doll in the hotels this year for the first 8 months too.
So, in August, we started our search for another dachsie in dire need of spoiling (Ginger is very good with our cats Bear and Liffey, who are still with my inlaws due to my Dad's death and the never ending plumbing problems here in Ohio). We found Chip, an 8 year old male who needed us. Nevertheless, he finally joined us this past Saturday and what a joy he has been. Ginger and he wrestle all of the time, and chase one another up and down the stairs, and keep me company on the couch. (I will definitely NOT get cold this winter- both munchkins sleep under the covers, behind my knees.) Chip was supposed to be very shy and the opposite is the truth. No fighting over food either- Chip has his bowl and Ginger hers- he only helps her out when she is finished. He is teaching her his bad habits, and she is teaching him hers. Privacy of any kind is gone for good. He loves going in the car, and this Saturday, one week after he triumphantly joined us from the wilds, we will be taking Ginger and Chip to PetSmart. Lots of photos will follow, I promise.
Christmas will be great, as the inlaws will be joining us, with our cats and their Dachsie Gingie.
Nutmeg died of heart failure three or four years ago, to FIL's devastation. (Nuttie was his shadow, and went wherever he went) Gingie was more MIL's dog and she and I loved each other to pieces. She is still thriving in New Jersey, but the plot to free her from unlawful captivity is still active.
So, what does Geoff do- he goes on the Internet to find me another Gingie of my own. We found Dachshund Rescue of North America (www.drna.org), and in March 2008 Ginger joined our family. She is the light of my life- follows me everywhere, if you know what I mean. Since we lived outside of Albany, New York at the time, we would take her to the BLessed Kateri shrine. There is a very steep and long hill to reach the well, and Ginger and Geoff would just take off running, and I would trail respectfully at a distance. She took over so much of our lives that she has blankies and pillows in the car, and lots of toys in our new home. She was a doll in the hotels this year for the first 8 months too.
So, in August, we started our search for another dachsie in dire need of spoiling (Ginger is very good with our cats Bear and Liffey, who are still with my inlaws due to my Dad's death and the never ending plumbing problems here in Ohio). We found Chip, an 8 year old male who needed us. Nevertheless, he finally joined us this past Saturday and what a joy he has been. Ginger and he wrestle all of the time, and chase one another up and down the stairs, and keep me company on the couch. (I will definitely NOT get cold this winter- both munchkins sleep under the covers, behind my knees.) Chip was supposed to be very shy and the opposite is the truth. No fighting over food either- Chip has his bowl and Ginger hers- he only helps her out when she is finished. He is teaching her his bad habits, and she is teaching him hers. Privacy of any kind is gone for good. He loves going in the car, and this Saturday, one week after he triumphantly joined us from the wilds, we will be taking Ginger and Chip to PetSmart. Lots of photos will follow, I promise.
Christmas will be great, as the inlaws will be joining us, with our cats and their Dachsie Gingie.
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