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 cousinContinue 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 goContinue 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 netContinue 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 finishedContinue 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 endedContinue 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 towardsContinue 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 whereContinue reading "To you, the children of my heart"
What I Wore Wednesday
I have a sister who is my biggest advocate against ever appearing on the show "Hoarders." I'm not saying I would be on the show if I didn't know her, I'm just saying she's the one who offers the vocal "DO IT" when I say, "I think I want to get rid of this" andContinue reading "What I Wore Wednesday"
Their hearts were moved with pity. Part II
Last night I read this: Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.Continue reading "Their hearts were moved with pity. Part II"
Their hearts were moved with pity. Part I.
Friday was a day, ya’ll. One of those days where you’re like, “Wait, wait, is this really happening to me?” And not exactly in the good way, either…rather, the kind of way that promises to seep into your weekend and puke sewer water into your otherwise happy-weekend thoughts. And then I was emailed this picture:Continue reading "Their hearts were moved with pity. Part I."
Seashell Nell 