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Seven Quick Takes

Weekend Reads: Resources for Pregnancy and Infant Loss

May 15, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

In an ongoing effort to include more resources about pregnancy and infant loss here on the blog, this 7 Quick Takes post is a round-up of articles to ponder and websites to explore on that very subject. — 1 — From perhaps an unlikely source, here’s a post by Katherine Hobson over at NPR — People … [Read more…]

Posted in: 7 Quick Takes, Family, Pregnancy and Infant Loss, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Miscarriage, Pregnancy and Infant Loss, Seven Quick Takes

Quick Quick Quick Takes (No seriously, they’re that quick!)

October 19, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

Is this the quickest Quick Takes on record? A friendly reminder about this week’s giveaway A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy by Sarah Reinhard. Enter now to win!

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: 7 Quick Takes, Sarah Reinhard, Seven Quick Takes, Take 5, Vlog

First Friday Shout-Out! (& Seven Quick Takes Vol. 12)

July 1, 2011 by Lisa Schmidt 2 Comments

Seven things I feel are worthy of a first Friday shout-out! 1. The Podcasting Priest Finally! Joel and I have been bugging Fr. Kautzky, our parish’s associate priest, for nearly a year to begin podcasting his homilies, and that moment has arrived! His first podcasted homily has been uploaded and is ready for the world to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: 7 Quick Takes, Des Moines boutique, E-Mealz, Faith-based jewelry, Fr. Zach Kautzky, Little Charmers, Planned Parenthood, Podcasting Priest, Seven Quick Takes, Trader Joe's

Seven Quick Takes Friday (vol. 10)

April 8, 2011 by Lisa Schmidt Leave a Comment

~ 1 ~ The Pope of the People: The John Paul II musical opened last weekend in Des Moines. As I’ve written about a good deal lately, I have a role in the production, and it’s been amazing — one of the most uplifting musical experiences I have ever been involved with. But don’t just … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: 7 Quick Takes, Jeffrey Larson catholic art, Pope John Paul II, Pope of the People, Seven Quick Takes, Sirius/XM, Soul Surfer, The Catholic Channel, The Catholic Guy with Lino Rulli

Seven Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 8)

March 11, 2011 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

~ 1 ~ Did you get your “ash on” this week? I cantored for the noon Ash Wednesday Mass at Saint Francis of Assisi and was passed over during the imposition of ashes. As much as I wanted to proudly wear my symbol that marks the beginning of Lent, there was no Catholic “coming-out” party … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: 7 Quick Takes, Ash Wednesday, Rey Swimwear, Seven Quick Takes, Soul Surfer, The Power of the Cross

Seven Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 6)

February 25, 2011 by Lisa Schmidt 3 Comments

~ 1 ~ Several years ago I attempted to vote early at a satellite voting location, and I was surprised at how easy it was to receive a ballot simply by stating my name. I asked the poll worker if she needed to see my ID, and she rather quickly dismissed my offer. My quick … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: America's Test Kitchen, Des Moines, Forbes, Praying Lent, Preparing for Lent, Saint Francis of Assisi, Seven Quick Takes, Voter ID
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