{bits & pieces}
The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
On Monday we went to the excellent Memorial Day ceremony and parade, shivering a bit and not actually getting rained on; after which Hoodsie cups were distributed widely. Nothing says hometown parade like a Hoodsie cup! (Not pictured but close by — but not eating ice cream — baby Josie, in the arms of a willing young friend.)
And when the sun does shine, we garden like crazy people. I’m that stiff and sore…
On Wednesday evening I’ll be speaking at St. Mary’s Visitation Parish in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Apparently they have a nice new atrium that holds lots of people, so I hope you can be there! I’d love to meet you even if it was at the park (I’ve done that!). Goodness, truth, beauty — let’s talk!
{If you are interested in having me speak to your group, drop me a line and I’ll give you the nitty-gritty particulars! It doesn’t matter if you are not Catholic or your group is not Catholic, as I’ve sometimes been asked. I am willing to come talk!}
On to our links!
Remember Madame Defarge in Dickens’ Tale of Two Cities, knitting away? Well, apparently it was really a thing, knitting as a tool of espionage.
Bridget, having completed her junior year at Thomas More College, attended the graduation ceremonies there and recommends the commencement address, given by Dale Ahlquist, which touches on what he calls “The Chesterton Option”.
Remember our discussion of Romano Guardini’s vision of the Logos as revealed in the Liturgy? This reflection by Fr. George Rutler on “false Pentecostal enthusiasm” resonates with those thoughts as well.
Ever since I first read about Fr. Solanus Casey, years ago, I’ve wanted to know more. How wonderful that he will soon be beatified!
We celebrated the feast of St. Joan of Arc last week; sorry to be behind, but this article about her is still worth reading.
I thought this was a lovely tour of a lovely garden, and look forward to learning more from this site. The vegetable garden has finally gotten under way, however slowly, around these parts.
From the archives:
Whenever the season changes (yes, for me it’s still changing, as Spring’s gears are grinding slowly in these parts), we need a reboot. If you find you can’t remember what the heck to make for supper, maybe it’s time to think about grilling instead of stewing. And here’s a simple way to organize your day — but sometimes you need to just surf!
St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs, pray for us! Tomorrow is the great feast of Pentecost! Many blessings to you all!
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