7 Quick Takes Friday – 4/29/11

I’ve been seeing “7 Quick Takes Friday” around certain sites. It seems the idea originated from Conversion Diary. Here are my rather spur-of-the-moment ‘takes’…
 
1. Betsy-Tacy: I recently reread all of the young adult books in the Betsy-Tacy series (Heaven to Betsy through Betsy’s Wedding) and I think I loved them even more than I did when I first read them almost a decade ago.  Harper Collins republished this half of the series a few years ago, and while I love that they did so, I do wish they had published each book separately instead of doubling them up. I also could’ve done without the awful foreword by Anna Quindlen in some of the books. But, on the positive side, I love the covers and the fact that they included the extra info + photos at the end. Honestly, my love for this series knows no bounds. It’s just wonderful to escape into the small town world of Betsy, her family, and the Crowd.  If you are a fan of the Little House books, the Anne of Green Gables books, the All of a Kind Family books or other series in that vein, I know you would love these.

2. The Royal Wedding. I didn’t actually watch it but I’ve seen pictures. It looked lovely and I hope that the couple is very happy together. Didn’t Kate look beautiful? As many have pointed out, her dress was very similar to one worn by Princess Grace Kelly at her wedding.
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I would’ve done the bodice differently on Kate’s dress, but I love its classic simplicity. I hope that she brings sleeves on wedding dresses back into style. Most importantly, though, may the Duke and Duchess enjoy a long and happy marriage in service to God and their country. :)

3. Wisdom Teeth: In much less exciting news, on Tuesday I had all of my wisdom teeth removed. I’m still recovering and trying to eat lots of smoothies and other soft things! Hopefully I will be feeling better and back on track soon. I’m just relieved it’s OVER. Ever since the surgery I’ve been having horrible headaches, though. I don’t mean to gripe but I do hope I feel better soon. I don’t know how much longer I can take the pain…and not being able to sleep and have relief from it just makes it worse.

4. John Paul II’s Beatification: It’s hard to believe that his beatification is this Sunday! I greatly admire the late Holy Father, and am proud to have been part of the JPII generation. His example of faith, kindness, and courage continues to inspire me.

5. Article about saints:  I sometimes have a hard time relating to some of the saints. Let’s face it, some of them just seem really strange! I always felt like I must be missing something, so it was nice to read Simcha Fisher’s post on how not all saints appeal to us, and that’s okay. (Not sure if I described that well—just read the article). :)

6.  ProBar is hosting a promo for readers of this blog that gives 40% off your first order. Visit www.theprobar.com/shop and enter code BLOGGER at checkout. I’ve not tried their products, but they sound fun. If all goes well, I hope to do a review of some of them soon. It looks like they offer a line each of whole food bars, superfood bars, and ‘treat’ bars. You find out more here.
 
7. Easter lilies: my mom bought one a week or so ago and it smells intoxicatingly wonderful. That is all. ;)

Okay, I feel like those were basically just my awkward ramblings, but it was fun to do. I hope that this becomes a regular feature on here. I’ll keep my eyes open this week for things that catch my interest.

Have a great weekend!

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"To live without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a steady struggle for truth, that is not living, but existing." 
                                                                                         –Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati