1. Just around the corner -
is Lent. That means for now it is-
Septuagesima!
Yes, the priest is already wearing purple during this season that is sometimes called 'pre-Lent'. It is unfortunate that Septuagesima was eliminated in the new calendar because it is such a logical, practical season. Lent is so very important that we need time to prepare for it so it doesn't catch us unawares. I am thankful for this time to think and prepare and pray about what sacrifices and spiritual practices my family and I will undertake during this holy season of Lent. I am finding it most helpful to ask the Holy Spirit to show me what I should do this Lent, and to spend this time praying for the grace to be able to accomplish it.
2. With thoughts of Lent, I will try to get more recipes posted on my neglected cooking blog. There are currently a number of soups and pastas and such which you may find helpful, and it's all meatless. ;-) And as Bridget requested, I will try to get up my recipes from the other night's menu.
3. Just for the record, I did not get my menu or my recipe from Fr. Z! Eggplant parmesan has long been a standard 'company dish' of ours. We were highly amused when we got home from the store the other morning with our eggplants, (Not Zucchinis!) and found the good Father's post. (Don't you think those two ought to stop fighting for Lent? Or maybe they'll just have the duel before then?)
4. If Charlotte tweaked your interest in the Ranger's Apprentice series, Josiah has a bit of a review over on his blog.
5. Thank you all so much for your kind comments on my Valentine post! I am truly delighted to know so many of you found my ideas helpful, and I hope you are having a lovely time crafting with your little loves.
6. Do you count? Don't forget this is the weekend of the Great Backyard Bird Count! Visit the site for more information and directions - anyone can count and you can count all the birds you see, not just at your home site. You know we love birds around here, especially Lydia, so we will be making our counts count like last year.
7. That's all I can think of for now. I'm sure I'll come up with something else after I hit save.
