Bagels from Heaven, very imperfect contrition, and conversations with the dead

These are all topics we discussed yesterday during Mark Shea’s radio show,Connecting the Dots, where I am a co-host every Monday. I keep forgetting to remind people about this show, but it’s lots of fun! Here is a podcast of yesterday’s show, where we answered reader’s questions, including “Should we pray for the conversion of Satan?”

The Stupids Get On Board the Potty Train

Sorry for the bloggy silence lately! Lots of writing deadlines coming up (if you could spare a prayer I do a good job, I’d appreciate it very much!), plus birthday parties, doctor appointments, potty training, and July 4th (which we’re having at our house, and which is bringing out the Marney in me). Maybe you’re wondering … Continue reading “The Stupids Get On Board the Potty Train”

Let’s play Boots or Shakespeare, Catholic style!

  My FB friend Jeni Wilmot suggested a topic for Mark Shea’s radio show, which I co-host on Mondays (podcasts here). It didn’t make it on the show, but it was a brilliant idea: Catholic Would You Rather. In college, we used to call this game “Boots or Shakespeare.” It started out easy: Coke or Pepsi? Swimming … Continue reading “Let’s play Boots or Shakespeare, Catholic style!”

On the radio with Jen Fulwiler today!

Around 1:20 eastern, I’ll be on the great Jennifer Fulwiler’s SiriusXM radio show.   With an eye to the approach of mother’s day, we’ll be talking about how important it is for all you ladies to follow one rigid, clearly-defined plan to achieve Perfect Catholic Motherhood. OR WILL WE? Also, I keep meaning to remind … Continue reading “On the radio with Jen Fulwiler today!”

On the radio today: ERRYTHING

I blame the baby! I’m not gonna lie to you: ever since I had the baby, if you took all of my thoughts and put them in a bag and shook it hard, nothing would happen. Because the bag would be empty! Nothin’ in my noggin. Which is not to say that I’m going to … Continue reading “On the radio today: ERRYTHING”

Seven Quick Takes: NOT all about my book.

Just mostly. 1.  The audiobook.  I thought it would be ready for pre-order from Audible.com by now, but it’s not.  I will let you know as soon as it is!  This is a very chatty book, so audiobook will be a great format.  Plus, you’ll never guess whose voice they’re using: x Okay, fine, I … Continue reading “Seven Quick Takes: NOT all about my book.”

Nose Newts

1.  Vote for me in the Catholic New Media Awards!  Voting closes Friday, August 26.  You have to register (that’s how they make sure people only vote once — you know how sneaky Catholics are), but it’s very fast and easy, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you helped me achieve something … Continue reading “Nose Newts”