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Salon Reflections by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Nov 20th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

I sat in the chair, one I hadn’t occupied for far too long, and enjoyed the feel of being pampered a bit.  Never mind that I hate having my hair straightened: this was adult conversation, and my hair was finally cut and styled.



My New Favorite Color by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Nov 13th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

In the last four years, I have come to a realization that I have a new favorite color.  Though I tend to like all the colors, favoring for scarlet and gray during football season, I feel almost guilty confessing that I’ve started to almost like the color pink.



Car Decorations by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Nov 6th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

I never have a problem finding my car in a parking lot, despite it being a popular make and model.  I have my four-year-old to thank for that.



The Rosary as a Song by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Oct 30th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

I love to sing, though I won’t claim to be able to carry a tune in a bucket.  My kids and I sing in the car, and we make up silly songs of our own, and that’s as far as I thought it would ever go.



Learning to Pray by Sarah Rienhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Oct 23rd, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

I’ve been Christian most of my life, though I tend to count the last eight years with a different weight, since becoming Catholic was more intentional than the Christianity of my youth.



My Favorite Rosary Resources by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Oct 16th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

Though I feel very called to pray the rosary — even as often as daily — I’d be lying if I told you I found this easy.



The Hardest Prayer I Have to Say by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Oct 9th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

It was early January of this year when I realized, without a shadow of a doubt, that I HAD to say the rosary daily.



Tears as a Gift? By Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Oct 2nd, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

A while back, Deacon Tom Fox wrote a column in this space called “The Gift of Tears.”  I’m a dry-eyed gal most of the time, and I have always prided myself on that trait.



Celebrate the Rosary with this Giveaway!

By Sarah Reinhard • Oct 1st, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Contests, Lisa's Blog, Sarah Reinhard

It’s the Month of the Rosary, and thanks to a group of generous sponsors, we have an October Rosary Giveaway!  To enter, you must leave a comment on this post with a valid email address (which won’t be published or shared) before Midnight PST on Saturday, October 31, 2009.  (Even more new items added since [...]



Praying in the Kitchen by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Sep 25th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

Most mornings find me cradling a cup of coffee and holding a rosary or a prayer book.  I’ve tried praying at other spots in my house



Becoming “That” Mom by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Sep 11th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

I was minding my own business, really, talking to a mom friend and pushing my toddler on the swings.



The Perfect Purse by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Aug 28th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

Lately, I find myself constantly on a quest for the perfect purse. 



The Breaks by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Aug 14th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

Sometimes you have to do things you just don’t want to do.  Sometimes you have to deal with people you just don’t like.  Sometimes you’ll work your tail off for…nothing much. 



Yeah, that’s my kid by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Jul 31st, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

Did you look around at me when you heard the shrill scream after my daughter bit her finger this morning?  Yeah, that’s right, it’s my kid who interrupted the homily



Dandelions as Our Model by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Jul 24th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

While I was mowing, I couldn’t help but reflect on the success of dandelions in my yard.  I mean, they’re EVERYWHERE! 



The Old Farmhouse of My Soul by Sarah Reinhard

By Sarah Reinhard • Jul 17th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

Living in an old farmhouse takes care of my free time.  There’s always something, and whatever you have to do always leads to two other problems. 



Only Say the Word

By Sarah Reinhard • Jul 10th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

I am kneeling.  There’s a squirming child somewhere nearby.  If she’s not on my lap, she’s sitting right beside me.  Her sister is whispering to me, or looking through my purse, or reaching for something on the other side of me.



Temporarily Small

By Sarah Reinhard • May 31st, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

Something jarred me today, and I realized that although I hear the word “no” a lot (and sometimes in very strange contexts, proving she doesn’t understand it quite yet), and even though I feel my patience level tested anew each day,



Aiming for Mary

By Sarah Reinhard • May 24th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

Celebrating Mary’s motherhood has become a celebration of my motherhood. The obligation of Mass has turned into a thanksgiving for a blessing I didn’t think I wanted.



The Calm of the Rosary

By Sarah Reinhard • May 8th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Sarah Reinhard

I used to think praying a daily rosary was too hard, but I got started with it anyway.  I’m glad I did, too, because it turns out that it’s one of the best therapies a high-strung Type A personality could happen upon!