

My Pro-Life Journey
[Preface] Please know this: I understand that this is an emotionally charged, often divisive topic. I understand I have not walked in the...


Beginners, New Beginnings, and Beginning Again
Beginner My sewing story begins at age nine when I was introduced to sewing by my mom as she taught a children’s workshop in a summer...


Pandemics, Presence, and Putting it all into Perspective
Time flies and time surely does change things. Thirty-something years ago, while creating a special baptismal gown for my newborn baby...


Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness & Prevention
Also known as Abusive Head Trauma or Traumatic Brain Injury, incidences of Shaken Baby Syndrome have, thankfully, decreased in recent...


Lent, Prayer, and Keeping it Real
If you’re like me, you start off with a burst of spiritual energy, almost looking forward to the sacrifices and progress you’ll make. I...


Valentine’s Day, True Confessions, and Looking for the Best...
Ah, February...the month of love is coming to a close. The month of chocolate, flowers, and perhaps a nice bottle of red (merlot,...


My Imperfectly Perfect Christmas and a Reflection on Time
A month since Christmas. So hard to believe how fast time goes. Yet at the same time, at times, time moves painfully slow. A few examples...


On Gratitude and Joy
A short and sweet reflection with two simple tips. You’re welcome :) Gratitude → Joy. I’ve already decided my “word” for the new year...


Hills, Valleys and St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Last month, I indicated that I had been on a detour of sorts. These past weeks have been a period of processing and course-correction....


Change is...
Hard. Change is hard. I’ve heard it said that “change is good, but transition stinks.” I would have to agree. Unexpected change...