I know I say this every year but this girl of mine, she is fierce and brave, kind and smart as all get out! So I was thrilled when she asked to be Hermione Granger for Halloween this year. I think she nailed it … sass, bossiness, and spunk included! I love her spirit, her…
Month: October 2018
Halloween 2018|Part I|Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Happy Halloween! Won’t You Be My Neighbor? My son and I had such a wonderful time with this costume this year. Mr. Rogers was such a influential figure in my own childhood and I have nothing but fond memories of his programs. My children have only had a taste, but my husband and I have…
On Writing, Intentions & Liturgy
While my current writing project isn’t fiction, I find this beautiful liturgy a wonderful opportunity for the setting of intentions and for grounding myself in my craft. It reminds me of how strongly I feel about the importance of partnering in the creation of art with my creator from whom all blessing flow. It reminds…
Settled Into The Bone
October 15th is the feast day of Teresa of Ávila, a saint whose words have often spoken to my heart. On the days when we feel oh so weary, so very bone weary, this imagery of allowing God’s presence to settle in our bones and the releasing of ourselves to sing and dance and praise,…
Small Treasures
This special surprise greeted me in the kitchen this morning!! My kid is amazing! Not just because he made this, which is super cool! But because he has this heart of gold! It is so very much the little things you all! He probably couldn’t have imagined how much seeing that he made this for…
Fall-ing Away
I’m finally layering in little touches of fall decor around the house, and taking the time to nurture my home and simultaneously a part of my heart again. It feels like it’s been a spell since I truly nurtured my home, but that can happen when your heart feels overwhelmed and overburdened, so I am…
The Bluestocking At Home 