Christine is an Avenger of Sexiness. Her Superpower is helping Hot Mamas grow their Confidence by rediscovering their Beauty. She lives in the Heights in Houston, Texas, works as a boudoir photographer, and writes about running a Business of Awesome. In her spare time, she loves to knit, especially when she travels. She & her husband Mike have a food blog at Spoon & Knife.
My Mom sent this to me via e-mail earlier – during the month of October, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CIGNA Foundation will donate $1 for every click on the pink ribbon on their site – up to $100,000 – to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. So Click the Pink!
I actually remember when Pope John Paul II became the Pope. I was in 4th grade, and Pope John Paul I had died right around my birthday at the end of September. Before going to school, I remember watching the color of the smoke coming from the room at the Vatican change – symbolizing a new Pope had been selected. 24 years ago today – 5th longest time a pope has served in history.
I have a lot of admiration for Pope John Paul II. There are things that he hasn’t changed over the years that I feel as a Catholic he should have, but meanwhile he has implemented many, many changes – results of Vatican II which he participated in years ago. But … changing the rosary? That just doesn’t seem right. Come on – it’s been the way it is for 900 years – leave well enough alone. Uh, not that I am an expert, as I’ve said the Rosary maybe 5 times in my lifetime of being Catholic. But it just seems wrong. (You can read more about it here too; free subscription required. [via Kymberlie])
By the way – if you’re not Catholic, please realize that how Hollywood portrays the Catholic Church is far from reality. Just thought I would let you know… And the Rosary? It’s a “prayer tradition, as opposed to a piece of fundamental church doctrine.”
So, you’ve gotten married, and you think you were the most beautiful bride ever. Or you think your wife was – and you want to show her off. Come on, the clock is ticking and it’s time for you to step up and submit your entry to The Dress Contest today! What are you waiting for? Show off! Live a little! Use the amazing submission form! Do it now!
We’re waiting in the wings to help Robyn out with your entries, but we can’t help her without an entry from you! Bring it on, baby!
I like to imagine that when I’m not home, my cats are acting just like this Bad-Ass Cat and his friends. Minus the cigarettes. [via Camworld]
I just wanted to take a moment to wish Sandy a very happy birthday! Hope it’s the wonderful day that all birthdays should be!