How can great sorrow and pure joy coexist? The lenten season has great spiritual roots that dive deep into the Church’s history. I don’t pretend to be any kind of theological expert that can speak to the meaning of the days on the Church calendar. My knowledge extends as far as what we can read…
“Happy birthday to ME! Happy Birthday to ME!” As my own personal birthday gift to myself, I am making one of my favorite cake recipes. Before you read the recipe, trust me. Can you do that? It is a deliciously moist and perfectly crumbly cake that satisfies the various elements of your palate finished off…
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Gross out factor in 3…2…1… We shed 9 pounds of dead skin every year— Now take a brief moment to compose yourself from that unnecessary fact that you did not want to know. Do I have your attention now? The gross out factor was merely to emphasize the point that as humans, experiencing life, we…
WHAT have you been loving for breakfast? Me? I’ve been on a real granola kick. It is the most important meal of the day, but intermittent fasting and diet culture has put the biggest drag on that first meal of the day. Here’s an adapted granola recipe that I’ve been serving on top of full…
While moseying through the Charleston airport in South Carolina, I spot a stunning red dress in the windows of a store that I can’t even recall. This red sheath dress had an overlay of a large weave lace and was the striking color of candy apple red. I can’t even remember what I said, but…
I packed and moved my life 10 minutes east over the course of 12 months. Yes, it took me 12 months to move. But it wasn’t by accident. It was by very intentional design. Moving is said to be one of the most stressful activities that someone will encounter in their lifetime. And with that…
Retreats are not just for work conferences or small groups. A family retreat can provide a moment of pause and reset for the upcoming year and give a great glimpse into priorities and goals for the year. Retreats are usually shorter than vacations. A 2-3 day get away can provide the distance and disconnect to…
I am someone who absolutely loves new years. I am unashamed of it! In recent years there has been a lot of kickback and resistance to over-glorifying new years resolutions. Some of the chief complaints being: 1) you can restart any time any day of the year. 2) Most of them don’t last. 3) They’re…
My daily planner saves my life. A few years ago, I went on the hunt for the perfect (for me) daily planner. I love to have a physical one to carry with me, especially to mark down dates in the future. I like having lots of room to write, keep notes, add appointments for the…
HIYA, from sunny Arizona! If we were in person, you would be met with a giant bear hug and a cold beverage.
September 2, 2023
