Today was a snowy day in the city! In fact, here's a picture of Paul shoveling. And more Paul shoveling! I said to myself, "Self, you'd better dress warm! Enter these socks. They're probably my favorite socks. My sister bought them for me for Christmas. I love them because they are: Super warm Engineered for... Continue Reading →
5 Things That I Find Beautiful
I am posting on things I find lovely. I offer no apologies. The explanation, however, is that sometimes I must remind myself. I shall now create a list. List--Things that are Beautiful 1. Flowers... Such bright colors! I bought these. They light up my living room...and my life. (I realized I should add a note... Continue Reading →
Looking forward
Some of my girlfriends and I decided that we would like to partake in a "Lenten Retreat." Only, we didn't have one we really wanted to attend. And so, we decided to make our own. These particular two girlfriends have talents and pasts that include missionary work, retreat planning, and convent life expertise. What I'm... Continue Reading →
What I Wore Wednesday
Today I wore YELLOW. I wore yellow because bright and cheerful colors can bring a touch of sunlight to cold and dreary winter days. This sweater was purchased a few weeks ago at the grand thrift-store spree, and I love its shawl collar. It also has pockets! I paired it with grey pin-striped wool pants,... Continue Reading →
Top three Josh-quotes that prove his love for me
My youngest brother has always been so cute. We have a special, loving relationship which can be explored via my favorite Josh-quotes (below). 1. "Don't worry, Danielle. If you ever lost your job...I would pay for your food." 2. "You do such a good job...cleaning the bathroom." 3.. "I had a dream where you died,... Continue Reading →
Wherein Kiwi the guinea pig was claimed as a child of the light
We have a family guinea pig whom we love so much it is incomprehensible. Her name is "Kiwi," because she is black and brown like a kiwi-bird or a kiwifruit. She also has cannibalistic tendencies and occasionally eats kiwifruit. Anyway! This weekend we had some friends over. The "friends" all happened to be priests or... Continue Reading →
Pope Benedict XVI. I love him.
It's old news, really: a week old already. The current Pope Benedict XVI will be resigning. This is news-worthy for several reasons, one being that a pope has not resigned in hundreds of years, another being that the pope is a religious leader for much of the world's population. But, I'm not here to speculate.... Continue Reading →
What I Wore Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday, a day that marks the beginning of Lent...the period of fasting, prayer, and service leading up to the holiest of holidays--Easter. The palms from last year's Palm Sunday are burned to create this year's ashes. Later, at a mass, our foreheads are marked with the ashes in the sign of a... Continue Reading →
Crafting Challenge 2013: For Miss April
The second person who responded to the Crafting Challenge invitation is a sweet friend named April. April is talented and genuine and a joy to be around. We're friends from the church-circle. I thought it was fitting that her gift would be sent in February, a month in which we celebrate love. You see, April... Continue Reading →