Meditation Mayhem
Today Madam revealed her new summer hobby—meditation. Though it seemed like a peaceful endeavor, she claimed it had been anything but peaceful. In her words, the two Hairball Pets had turned her 30-minutes of refreshment […]
Author: Mary Farr
Mary Farr, a retired pediatric hospital chaplain and inspirational speaker has published five books including the critically acclaimed If I Could Mend Your Heart, and her newest release, The Promise in Plan B, HOPress-ShorehouseBooks.com. Mary’s capacity to infuse audiences with joy and laughter inspires kindness, concern for one another, and a deep understanding of happiness.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Mary completed her divinity studies in the Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire where she was ordained to the permanent diaconate in 1983. She received a Master of Arts degree in Theology from St. Catherine University in her hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota.
When to Say No to A Career in Horticulture
I never felt moved to garden. A weekly CSA full of carrots makes a delicious gift, but last year when I was craving a fresh rhubarb crisp, our CSA farmer Clyde Gunderson delivered a bushel […]
The Carbon Monoxide Caper
Here it is only March, and someone came up with a bright idea to tackle spring housecleaning. Not that we couldn’t use a little tidy-up around the clubroom. However, when Madam walked in with a […]
Are We Disappearing with Age?
Madam stopped in today to talk about our winter foray up North on the Gunflint Trail. Since food preparation is always top of mind for this snowy event, I figured she wanted to discuss my […]
The Cat Sitting Caper
Madam rang this morning to report that she needed my advice. Truthfully, she probably just wanted to vent. It seemed that her First Born had embarked on an Alaskan tour a few days ago and left […]
When it’s Time to Revise Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here it is January again, and Madam and I just got around to kicking off our New Year’s resolutions. I resolved to enter my Texas Hold ’em carrot cake in the Pillsbury Bake Off. She […]
Minnesota Holiday Traditions
Madam and I discovered that holiday shopping here in Minnesota includes fascinating selections — everything from Norwegian lefse griddles and Swedish Dala Horses, to handmade sweaters for all our friends large and small. I might not […]
How to Wrangle a Winter Puppy
Madam recently asked if I cared to add a second Jack Russell terrier to our furry family. “Um, yes I guess so,” I replied while mentally tallying the hours of training I put into the […]
The Real Meaning of Deer Hunting
It’s deer hunting season here in flyover country. That means every buck stalker in possession of a Cabela’s credit card has slipped into blaze orange wear and donned a camo headlamp. It’s a taxidermist’s dream […]
The Unplanned Dismount
I was peacefully sleeping in this morning following last night’s late rerun of Lonesome Dove. When I finally opened one eye, there stood Madam at my door leveling a mighty gaze in my direction. No […]