Category Archives: Parenting

Death and Dying and the Catholic Church

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Annette Paulsen

“…we are not the owners of our lives and, hence, do not have absolute power over life. We have a duty to preserve our life and to use it for the glory of God, but the duty to preserve life … Continue reading →

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7 Quick Takes, Thanksgiving Edition

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Annette Paulsen

— 1 — So I entered the Dallas Morning News annual Christmas Cookie contest. I didn’t make the final 10 in my category. And I worked so hard and was so sure! I must have made 10 batches of these … Continue reading →

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Once again, my eyes are bigger than my stomach

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Annette Paulsen

I tried to get with the 7 day posting challenge at Jen’s Conversion Diary.   But I was only able to manage 3 out of 7 days.   Of course, that’s 3 days more than I have in the past, … Continue reading →

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