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Advent? What Advent

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Rae 9 Comments

I needed Advent this year. Of course I need it every year, but this year I needed the peace and preparation in a way that is made clear precisely because one lacks peace and preparation. I was not too concerned about that, though. … Continue reading →

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Advent Grocery Challenge

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Rae 8 Comments

This year one of the ways that I am preparing to welcome the Christ Child at Christmas is by becoming more conscious of my consumption in the form of groceries. The challenge is to: Set a food budget Seek to under-spend the … Continue reading →

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O Glorious Advent!

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Rae 3 Comments

I am so very happy for Advent this year. It feels a bit fake in some ways since the weather seems far too warm for Advent, but it is my first year as an adult that I haven’t been drowning … Continue reading →

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