Rosemary (which is one of my absolutely favorite names, by the way) tagged me with this Domestic Meme. It’s actually kind of funny, because like the TIME review said of Julie Powell , I am "...not a domestic goddess; she’s emphatically, unembarassedly a domestic mortal…”

Aprons- This is odd, I’ve not worn one since I was about ten, but I was just given one, and I do wear it now and then when I do dishes in the morning. It saves me from having to change my work clothes.

Baking— I’m not a cook, but I do enjoy baking (mostly because I like to eat the dough). I have a great Herb and Garlic Focaccia bread recipe.

Clothesline- I like my dryer. I just throw the things over the door to my closet that need to hang dry.

Donuts—Not only have I never made them, I don’t think I’ve ever eaten homemade donuts. That sounds lovely.

One homemaking thing you do every day—Run a load of laundry.

Freezer-- Do you have a separate deep freeze? It’s on our “to buy” list – our freezer is pretty small and we like to put up veggies and fruit in the summer.

Garbage Disposal-- Y/N? No. It was an upgrade when we built, and we have not installed one....

I seem to have lost my middle letters of the alphabet - so catching up to

Nylons - I don't wear nylons, I buy a pair of tights and just throw those in the wash. The best answer to this question was Deb's though, - go read and enjoy.

Oven-- Do you use the window or open the door to check? Even though I have a window, I usually open it.

Pizza-- What do you put on yours? Cheese usually. My favorite is feta with pesto.

Quiet—Read, scrapbook, work on the computer. I should be exercising.

Recipe Card Box Y/N? No. I have a three ring binder I put our recipes in.

Style of house—The first twostory I have ever lived in.

Tablecloths and napkins? No. I do use cloth towels instead of paper napkins.

Under the kitchen sink-- organized or toxic wasteland – I keep the garbage and recycling there.

Vacuum-- how many times per week? This is an Eddie job.

Wash-- How many loads of laundry do you do in a week? I do at least one a day – so between 7-10.

X's-- Do you keep a daily list of things to do and cross them off? If I need to remember to do something, yes.

Yard-- Who does what? I have a black thumb. The less time I spend in the yard, the better for the plants.

Zzz's--What is your last homemaking task for the day before going to bed? I usually do my chores in the morning, so nothing.


Anyone who wants to play, do and let me know.

I've also taken the plunge and upgraded my Blogger account - let me know if it is giving you any issus.

She’s home! Thank you for your prayers, I think that’s all that sustained me this past week. She’s healing well and sounds great. Thanks be to God.

And, maybe I have a warped sense of humor, but I giggled when I read that St. Agatha’s commemoration is today.

Commemorated on February 5

The Holy Virgin Martyr Agatha was the fifteen-year-old daughter of rich and respected Christian parents from the city of Palermo (formerly Panormos) in Sicily. During the persecution under the emperor Decius (249-251), the city prefect of Catania, Quintianus, having heard about Agatha's wealth and beauty, sent his soldiers after her to bring her to trial as a Christian.

At Catania they housed the saint with a certain rich woman, who had five daughters. They all attempted to tempt St Agatha with fine clothes, amusements and entertainment, urging her to offer sacrifice to the pagan gods, but the saint disdained all these things. The more they tried to move her, the more resolute she became. She prayed that she might soon face martyrdom.

During her interrogation under Quintianus, the holy martyr was swayed neither by the flattery, nor by the threats, and she was subjected to cruel torments. They also tried to remove her breasts with metal tongs, and when this failed, they used knives.

The holy Apostle Peter appeared to her in prison and healed her wounds. St Agatha was led to torture again, and Quintianus was astonished to see her completely healed, with no trace of cutting. Then the torture began once more.

At this moment an earthquake took place in the city, and many buildings were destroyed. Among those killed were two of Quintianus's advisors. The terrified inhabitants rushed to Quintianus, demanding an end to Agatha's tortures. Fearing a revolt by the people, Quintianus sent St Agatha back to prison. There the martyr, offering thanks to God, peacefully surrendered her soul to the Lord.

Holy St. Agatha, pray to God for us!