Mt 18:12-14 Jesus said to his disciples: “What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, he rejoices more over itContinueContinue reading “Beebee sheeps, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and a coloring “contest””
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Monday luv
Setting: Second week of Advent. Theme: love. And all I can do is sit here and think about how much work there is to be done. I’m thinking, “I don’t have time to write! I must make Christmas cards and buy gifts and make food and plan events!” But then I thought, “Maybe these kindContinueContinue reading “Monday luv”
Fast Friday Facts!
Everyone! I’m participating in the “Seven Quick Takes” for Friday…just because. Woo hoo! — 1 — It needs to be known that I have a super cute guinea pig. Super cute. She greeted me at the door this week, on Paul’s shoulder like a little pirate-parrot-hybrid. — 2 — Yesterday was the Feast of St.ContinueContinue reading “Fast Friday Facts!”
What I Wore Wednesday
I have this cousin a million times removed who lives in California. Once she came to visit us when we were still kids. It was summer and I was hanging out with my cousin, Bekah. Somehow the topic of “chapped hands” came up. Homegirl from California didn’t know what we were talking about. My cousinContinueContinue reading “What I Wore Wednesday”
On attending church
I go to church. I’m aware that not everyone attends church. And, you know what, friend, I appreciate your spiritual walk…whatever it looks like. Maybe at this point of your life you find it healthier to experience God in what might be considered a non-traditional way. I validate your search. That being said, I goContinueContinue reading “On attending church”
TODAY IS AN AWESOME DAY
Today is an awesome day. Today is the Feast of St. Andrew. I am going to list awesome things in rapid-fire mode, so hang onto your short pants. Awesome Story As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a netContinueContinue reading “TODAY IS AN AWESOME DAY”
Frankendress closure and how my grandparents met <3
So I was looking at my visitors last night…seeing what people have been reading and what not. It turns out people keep checking for updates on the “Frankendress.” So I thought to myself, “Self, I think you should let these fine people know what ended up happening with that dress.” And I will! I finishedContinueContinue reading “Frankendress closure and how my grandparents met <3”
What WE Wore Wednesday
A few months ago as the summer was leaning into fall my coworker, Jessica, and I walked back from the park where we ate our lunch. The sun was on our faces and in our steps as we decided to wear cyan the next Friday. Only Jessica forgot and I was the one who endedContinueContinue reading “What WE Wore Wednesday”
A Hopeful Tuesday
On Sunday my childhood parish (Catholic-speak for “church”) closed. For good. Some of my family went to the closing mass. I didn’t. I had attended a different parish that morning, but I drove by hoping to catch the end of the mass. Entering the church triggered a flood of memories. I meant to walk towardsContinueContinue reading “A Hopeful Tuesday”
To you, the children of my heart
To those who will be coming on the Camino with me (whether you know it or not): There are three things I want to tell you, but they don’t necessarily segue well, so I’m just going to use numbers. Point One: Jesus and Mary are pretty intense There’s this one story in the Bible whereContinueContinue reading “To you, the children of my heart”
Seashell Nell 