The First Story That Ever Made Me Cry

The first story I ever cried over was The Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck, by Beatrix Potter. That business about the eggs just got to me.

I didn't realize back then... I hadn't even heard the term... but that was my introduction (or should that be introDUCKtion?) to the literary device known as tragic irony.

Throwback Thursday

Originally posted on January 6th, 2012

The Name Was The Same

There was something that puzzled me, and I mean greatly puzzled me, when I was little. In order to understand my confusion, you need to know that my maternal grandfather's first name was Nathan.
Every now and then, my family would go to

for a meal. Baba preferred to sit down to eat, so we'd go inside and enjoy table service.
My usual meal was a hot dog or a hamburger (I was crazy about their hamburgers!) a chocolate shake or a cup of hot chocolate, and sometimes corn on the cob. There was one item I invariably
ordered: French fries.
So where does the confusion come in?
Remember, my grandfather's first name was Nathan.
The place was called Nathan's.
We've established these two facts.
I could never understand why we had to pay for our meals, since it was quite
obvious to me that my Grandpa owned the place!

Happy New Year!

Yes, at one time March 25th was the first day of the year.

I found this passage in "John of Pudding Lane", by Mabel Leigh Hunt:

"Do you not remember it is Lady Day, the first day of the year 1719?  And for once your father's almanac is right, for it says: 'March the twenty-fifth.  About this time expect sleet and foul weather.' "

As soon as I read that, I knew I had to blog about it.

A Post I HAVE to Share

I came across this post, and, as a "Betsy-Tacy" and "Little House" fan, I just HAD to share it.

For Today's Solemnity (re-post, slightly edited)

In Honor of the Solemnity of The Annunciation,

I am pleased to present all the images of The Annunciation in my Rosary Art Collection, (so far!) 

Blogger Compares Abortion to Cavity Removal, Calls Babies “Time-Sucking Monsters”

Blogger Compares Abortion to Cavity Removal, Calls Babies “Time-Sucking Monsters”

I don't usually apologize for someone else's words or actions, but in this case I have to make an exception and apologize for some of the language used in this article.
Seldom have I read ANYTHING that has made me feel so
furious, and so nauseated... and that includes all the other pro-abortion garbage I've come across!

Sunday Snippets-- A Catholic Carnival

Well, here it is time once more for Sunday Snippets! Thanks to RAnn for hosting!  I've discovered some wonderful blogs here.  How about sharing yours?

Semper Gaudete!: Facebook post from Dion

Semper Gaudete!: St. Patrick's Day Post

Semper Gaudete!: VERY Appropriate Picture (repost)

Semper Gaudete!: New Item in Break-Off Collection.

Semper Gaudete!: The First Saint I Ever Head Of (re-post)

Semper Gaudete!: Throwback Thursday

Semper Gaudete!: This Week's Fan Fiction

Semper Gaudete!: Books Read in the Past Week