Lent -1: Carbo-loading and Binge-watching
We look ahead to 40 days of self-improvement. But first, may the pancakes be fluffy, and the
syrup be plentiful.
Author: Mary MacDonald
When you're raising a child, a big part of your identity is "Mom". Now that my child is 18, I'm figuring out who I am post-childrearing. With grace and curse words, I'm navigating middle age.
Lent -2: Rosenmontag
It’s Rosenmontag. Put on your most fun costume and take to the streets!
Lent -3: Of Canon Law and Landscaping
My mom is an extraordinary minister at her parish in the Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario. A while ago, while she was serving, tripped in front of the altar. My mom went down hard and the eucharistic chalice she was carrying was broken. She was embarrassed and upset that she had ruined such a sacred […]
Lent -4: Welcome to the Sambadrome!
The parade through the Sambadrome and the accompanying contest happen because people work at it. And the result is spectacular.
Lent -5: Anonymity
Who do you become when you’re wearing a mask?
Thursday Throwdown: Bond Beats
This week (I think it was…) Billie Eilish released the new James Bond theme in anticipation of the movie’s release in April. She is the youngest artist ever to record a Bond Theme. It’s all moody and breathy like good Craig-era Bond music should be. The new Bond movie is Craig’s last. And maybe James […]
Lent -6: Fat Thursday
It’s Fat Thursday. You should probably fortify with a pączki for the journey. And then buckle in; we’re preparing the way.
