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Wed, 28 Dec 2005 01:41:05 GMT

Well, I tried to cross post from my real blog to Xanga. But every time I edit a post it double posts here... and that must be annoying to anyone subscribing.

So I turned off the Croissanga Wordpress plugin.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 01:31:51 GMT

Hair or the lack there of

This entry was originally published at GentleWhisper.com - By Amy Maxwell

Joel wore an Army uniform when I met him in 1993. I’ve always supported his military career. Even when it meant going to annual training when I was very pregnant with my second child or leaving us all of these months while he’s at officer training. I’ll support him if he has to go to Iraq in a few months.

But this time he’s taken it too far.

My husband came home with a very blogworthy ‘military’ haircut today. I have lots of funny comments and even a photo I could post… But I’ve decided not to. I must honor my slightly bald husband. I’m hoping the hair will grow back before I see him again, and I wouldn’t want there to be any permanent record of it that friends and family can google later.

That is unless he does it again. If he cuts his hair like this next time, I’ll be forced to post photos.

Sunday, December 25, 2005

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:06:26 GMT

2000 attend Mass at St. Stanislaus

This entry was originally published at GentleWhisper.com - By Amy Maxwell

Overflow crowd welcomes Bozek at St. Stanislaus.

Sunday, December 25, 2005

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:04:47 GMT

Father Marek Bozek

This entry was originally published at GentleWhisper.com - By Amy Maxwell

“Father Marek Bozek left Springfield to minister in St. Louis despite excommunication by the Catholic Church. Learn more about the story up to this point, including background documents from the church and Bozek.” - Springfield Newsleader Special Report

Sunday, December 25, 2005

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:03:32 GMT

Catholic Church excommunicates local priest

This entry was originally published at GentleWhisper.com - By Amy Maxwell

I found this local bit of news very interesting. And sad. Not being Catholic, it might be difficult to understand all the politics. Read the article.

“Marek Bozek had just taken his morning shower in his hotel room in Lima, Peru, when the phone rang. It was a reporter asking him to respond to the news that he had been excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church…”
“I didn’t do anything morally wrong,” Bialszak said. “It’s all over property and money.”
” Accepting Communion from Bozek would be a “mortal sin,” he wrote…- News-Leader.com | Local News

Sunday, December 25, 2005

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:01:29 GMT

2000 attend Mass at St. Stanislaus

This entry was originally published at GentleWhisper.com - By Amy Maxwell

Overflow crowd welcomes Bozek at St. Stanislaus.

Sunday, December 25, 2005

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 01:26:33 GMT

Emergency Coffee Brewing

This entry was originally published at GentleWhisper.com - By Amy Maxwell

I woke up on a friend’s couch this morning and realized that she is not a coffee drinker. What to do? What to do? Her husband had given me a coffee sampler pack the night before… I just had to figure out how to go about brewing it.

No problem!

Place two scoops of coffee in a glass measuring cup
Pour in 1 cup of almost boiling water.
Let brew for 4 minutes then stir.
Fold Paper towel in half and shape into a filter over a large coffee mug.
Carefully pour coffee from measuring cup into paper towel filter

Produces a great cup of coffee… but the ever absorbent paper towel does drink half of it. Oh well, I guess I can share my coffee with such a good looking ‘Brawny’ guy.

So what does this say about me? That I enjoy the challenge of making a cup of coffee under any circumstances? Or that I have a serious java problem? Hillery and I agreed that the first cup was for the challenge… and the second cup may be cause to worry.

Saturday, December 24, 2005

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 23:45:48 GMT

Maybe she’s delerious

This entry was originally published at GentleWhisper.com - By Amy Maxwell

While checking Sarah’s temperature, my eyes widened as the digital numbers rapidly increased. Sarah giggled and warned, “Mommy, if you do that, you’re eyes will doink out!”

Saturday, December 24, 2005

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 23:19:36 GMT

Coffee Bean Jewelry

This entry was originally published at GentleWhisper.com - By Amy Maxwell

Java Jewels Coffee Bean Jewelry

“Blending taste with style, Java Jewels coffee bean necklaces, bracelets, anklets and earrings are the perfect gift for coffee lovers, caffeine addicts… So go ahead and wear your favorite blend. Feel the buzz.”

Oooh Coffee Bean Jewelry… Yet another thing I don’t need. Go ahead, add it to my slightly odd wish list. How about a “Triple Shot” necklace and/or bracelet?