Author Archives: nellskac

Hammering out some ‘takes

— 1 — Oh hi, friends! So, I wrote a doozy-post on Wednesday, published and said to Christine, “Well, this is either going to go really well or really poorly.” And yesterday, Thursday, I hit most-hits-ever (563, I think), which isn’t a lot for the blogging-sphere, but it’s a lot for me, so, yeah. WillContinueContinue reading “Hammering out some ‘takes”

Flying solo. Or wherein I attempt to answer “why I’m still single”

Oh hello, Let’s start typing and see where this goes. I write this with many feels happening here behind the scenes (/screens, heh) and full realization that some people who read this know me in (gasp!) real life, too, and now they’ll know more secret things about me…so this is what I’m navigating. But, IContinueContinue reading “Flying solo. Or wherein I attempt to answer “why I’m still single””

Wednesday. Hair reflections you’ll love!11!!

Guys. Juli-YEAH emailed me this yesterday: I try to plan things. I try to plan how I’ll do my hair. I say, ‘Maybe it’s an up-do for this Tuesday!’ Then I wake up. & my hair has done it’s hair thing while I’ve been sleeping. & it looks nothing like the way I planned itContinueContinue reading “Wednesday. Hair reflections you’ll love!11!!”

Retreat recap…in photos!

Bedtime is fast approaching and calling my name! I must work and work fast! Here’s a recap of the beautiful, beautiful women I was privileged to spend time with on our Ladies Lenten retreat this past weekend…along with some of the quotes from our speakers. (Sorry to Julia and Maria whose talks I loved butContinueContinue reading “Retreat recap…in photos!”

Love and priests and the look of love

I’ve written about priests before, I know and I know, but I’m here to briefly do it again. By an oversight on my part I went to mass twice on Monday–once by blessed force-of-habit at noon time, and then again in the evening because some dear folks asked me to lead Prayers of the FaithfulContinueContinue reading “Love and priests and the look of love”

What my ashes mean this year (A What I Wore Wednesday faux-post)

Today I sport my Ashes. You could read a million internet things about what these mean, and they probably mean many different things to many different people. And God is good and personal like that, so no worries. What to mine mean this year? This morning I sang the song “Ashes” in the shower asContinueContinue reading “What my ashes mean this year (A What I Wore Wednesday faux-post)”

Three things on (Fat) Tuesday

Let’s see if I can get this done in SEVEN MINUTES! I’ll RACE THE CLOCK! -1- First of all: today is Fat Tuesday everywhere and Paczki Day in Detroit. Paczki are jelly-filled doughnuts special to the Polish tradition: let’s use up the fat, lard and sugar before the fasts of Lent start! As I’m GF,ContinueContinue reading “Three things on (Fat) Tuesday”

Getting ready for a retreat

Maybe I’ll just talk about my life since it’s my blog…or something. This Friday starts what we’ll call “Lenten Retreat.” I’ve said before that I’m excited, and I’ll break it down a little more. 1. I’m throwing it with friends. 2. I really like the schedule. We have so many things these days…but you knowContinueContinue reading “Getting ready for a retreat”

Seven Quick Takes this Friday eve!

— 1 — Have you ever thought about doing something for a few weeks, but then, in a fit of adrenaline actually bit the bullet then sat back and thought, “Did I really just do that?” So. As of last night, I have a ticket to Colorado the first week of April. For a silentContinueContinue reading “Seven Quick Takes this Friday eve!”