Mozart was born today in 1756. And we're still playing his music.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Happy Birthday, Mozart!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Prayer Request--for a Breast Cancer Patient
This request is for Jeanine and Jeff. Jeanine has just been diagnosed with Stage II invasive breast cancer. They have two boys, ages 4 and 18 months. Jeanine felt a lump but since she was nursing her youngest, she thought it was a plugged milk duct. However, she was suffering from back pain, so went to the doctor. A core biopsy revealed the cancer.
Posted by March Hare at 6:28 AM |
Labels: Prayer Requests
Our PC Is Back--Again!
Our workhorse desktop PC, nicknamed Hermes, froze up several weeks ago. I called our local neighborhood geek (who I know through--what else?--Girl Scouts, thanks to his mom, his sisters, and his wife), who worked very hard to repair it and save all the pictures and files.
Posted by March Hare at 6:21 AM |
Labels: Family Matters
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Quakes and Corruption
In 2003, Thomas Sowell wrote an essay, Two Earthquakes and Their Results Under Different Social Systems. Dr. Sowell compared the results of two earthquakes of similar intensity in California (6.5) and in Iran (6.6). The death toll in California was minimal; the death toll in Iran was in the tens of thousands.
Posted by March Hare at 6:27 AM |
Labels: Current Events, Politics
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
More Prayer Requests...
For the repose of the soul of Mr. K., the father of my BFF, and for the solace of his family. Unlike some of the others who have passed, Mr. K. lived a long and full life. I spent a lot of time during my junior high and high school years at the K's house and he was always gracious and funny in a way much different than my father--which gave me the important insight that not all men were like my dad. :)
Posted by March Hare at 6:34 AM |
Labels: Current Events, Prayer Requests
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Abortion, Taxes, and Civil Disobedience
An interesting discussion is going on between two of my favorite bloggers: The Anchoress and Bookworm Room. Book noted earlier how she came to change her views on abortion and how we, as a nation and a society, need to have an honest discussion about abortion.
Posted by March Hare at 6:29 AM |
Labels: Current Events, Faith
Friday, January 08, 2010
Public Declarations of Faith
At the end of last night's game between Alabama and Texas, the on-field commentator interviewed Colt McCoy, quarterback for Texas. McCoy had been injured early in the game and was unable to play. The injury could also affect his chances with the NFL.
The Wonders of Modern Technology
The other night, DS#2 made dinner. I had pulled boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets out of the freezer and he made a rub of taco seasoning and red pepper, sprinkled shredded cheese on top, popped the pan in the oven and then... realized he had no idea of how long to bake them.
Posted by March Hare at 5:56 AM |
Labels: Current Events, Family Matters
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Vocations and Avocations
The Anchoress is talking about Vocations over at her blog. She has a poll up with some interesting questions.
Posted by March Hare at 9:10 AM |
Labels: Faith, Family Matters, Sudden Thoughts
Prayer Request: For the Repose of the Soul of...
I must say I'm getting tired writing these, especially since these souls are not those who have lived their "threescore years and ten." Not even close.
Posted by March Hare at 6:27 AM |
Labels: Prayer Requests
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
San Francisco
Bookworm has an article about San Francisco and, unfortunately, some of her comments are too true. But the clip from the 1940's is fun: San Francisco as it once was.
Posted by March Hare at 6:52 AM |
Labels: Blogging, Current Events
Google Chrome
As much as I think Google may be the next hi-tech "Evil Empire" (a la Microsoft and formerly AOL), I am really impressed with their browser, Google Chrome. It loads faster than Firefox, at least on my laptop, and that is important as I am often logging in on the fly. (DD#2 and I have to leave in about fifteen minutes.) Chrome is pretty easy to use as well.
Posted by March Hare at 6:38 AM |
Labels: Sudden Thoughts
Monday, January 04, 2010
Be Careful What You Wish For...
Okay, I didn't exactly wish for all this drama, but God, having a sense of humor, decided to test my equilibrium today.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
For Your Viewing Enjoyment--Or Not
We spent considerable time watching movies this past holiday season, either in the theater or at home. I don't have time to write individual critiques and some might find it interesting to learn what my family watches.
Julie & Julia: DD#2 and I came home and later that night ordered this movie from the Comcast On Demand menu. The movie is based on the experiences of Julie Powell (Amy Adams), a mid-level government employee dealing with the aftermath of 9/11, and Julia Child (an amazing Meryl Streep), the wife of a diplomat assigned to Paris who finds herself at loose ends. Their stories intersect when Julie decides she is going to write a blog as she cooks her way through all the recipes in Julia Child's, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. As Julie blogs, the movie cuts to Julia Child's life in France (and beyond). After taking classes in hat making and bridge, Paul Child (Stanley Tucci) asks Julia what she likes to do. She replies, "I like food. I like to eat!" Her first day at the famed Cordon Bleu was less than successful. The class, Julia carefully explains, is too basic. She wants the more difficult class. That class, she is told, is for professional cooks, is all men, and is very expensive. No problem to Julia, who finds herself in the class, but behind in some very basic skills. Undeterred, Julia practices and perseveres.
Posted by March Hare at 10:00 PM |
Labels: Movie Reviews
Friday, January 01, 2010
Resolutions, I Have a Few...
One thing I have learned this year is to lower my sights, to scale back on my expectations of myself. I was able to finish the stationery sets my family has come to depend on receiving, but I didn't decorate the envelopes to coordinate. Sis#2 noticed in a kind of off-handed "Huh, the envelopes aren't stamped" way.
Posted by March Hare at 11:07 PM |
Labels: Current Events, Faith
Happy New Year!
We have a lot to celebrate, Hubs & I, about 2009. DS#2 graduated from high school; DD#1 was accepted to UC San Diego, then rejected, then wrote (with considerable help from her friend) a letter explaining why she should be readmitted--and she was; DS#1 is being challenged by his senior project and learning about life choices; and DD#2 is learning some hard lessons that will benefit her later. So I wanted to celebrate the end of the year in style, perhaps by the 1940's era dinner dance on board the U.S.S. Hornet, or a gathering with friends.
Posted by March Hare at 12:40 PM |
Labels: Current Events, Family Matters