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On the strange grace that is Godly friendship

On Tuesdays I like to go to mass. Heck, I like going to mass most days. BUT on Tuesdays my usual hangout (St. Al’s) sometimes merely offers a Communion Service…which is nice…but last Tuesday I needed more plus the sacramental grace of confession. So, I headed out to a further-away parish across the city’s center.ContinueContinue reading “On the strange grace that is Godly friendship”

Time for more: What SHE Wore Wednesday!

Today I present: The Artsy Writer! She’s probably the top-commenter on the blog (besides my mom?), and we hang out in real-life-time, too. So I was ready for her to style some vintage-y kicks on the blog sometime! Here she is: Choosing an outfit for a long day of teaching on a hot Indian SummerContinueContinue reading “Time for more: What SHE Wore Wednesday!”

Lotsa Pope and a little bit of clothes

Hey my friends! Over the next month and a half I have not one, not two, but FOUR weddings to attend. Plus necessary other-events that go along with them (showers and the like). Tonight is one such event (Bachelorette partay, actually). So! This will be so short. I will give you some points to ponder.ContinueContinue reading “Lotsa Pope and a little bit of clothes”

We laughed a lot this weekend

Full confession: I haven’t straight-read any of St. Benedict’s stuff. But I did read Mama Monk’s series and a book called “Radical Hospitality” and if I ever got a tattoo I would get the St. Benedict’s medal on my back. (For the record, I would also get that little cross tatted into my wrist ifContinueContinue reading “We laughed a lot this weekend”

Stuff I’ve been working on

Here is a picture of Paul doing garbage stuff. This morning he took the trash out and this afternoon he took it back. No one asked. Bam. Adulthood. Thanks, Paw. Paul and I are the only normal-job ones in the Casa. My dad kind of counts, but he also kind of doesn’t considering he earns,ContinueContinue reading “Stuff I’ve been working on”

What I Wore Wednesday

Sooo, I wore that same sweater last Wednesday, too, but didn’t realize until I already had it on. You know what? It’s a good sweater, colored blue like my eyes. I appreciate the sensible side (cardigan! 3/4 sleeves!) but also the lady-like bow. That skirt is tried and true. Versitle, classy, GREAT lines, neutral shade.ContinueContinue reading “What I Wore Wednesday”

A list of things that are beautiful. By me.

I’m admittedly the only person on the internet who isn’t like, “Hooray, fall!!11! I love sweaters!!” because, while I respect your love of sweaters, I REALLY LIKE SLEEVELESS TANKS. I love going outside barefoot. I love feeling sunlight warm my skin. I love simple life and simple living. Summmmahtiiiime and the living in eaaasy! But,ContinueContinue reading “A list of things that are beautiful. By me.”

Saturday in Stratford!

Yaaaay yay yay! Saturday in Stratford! We started out in the morning and didn’t return until 2 a.m. the next night…but it was super fun. We saw two plays, both purchased because there was an online deal, although I was actually interested in seeing Measure for Measure. So we saw Measure for Measure, a ShakespeareContinueContinue reading “Saturday in Stratford!”