Month: December 2020

This cozy nook is where I spent much of 2020. As the days passed, I read, texted, prayed, reflected, and dreamed of what has been and what will come. Here is where I sat as I lamented the evidence of blatant racism in our country, where I raged at the inexplicable ridiculousness of Christians defending… Continue reading nook of the year

It is almost Christmas and so I think it is time to give thanks for one of my favorite gifts faith has brought me: a Catholic worldview. To be sure, this worldview is not unique to Catholicism, truth is never held by a singular group of people, but the Catholic church introduced to me and… Continue reading christmas and a catholic worldview

I have never been the Christmas magic maker. Deep down I’ve known this to be true, but this is the year it will be completely and utterly apparent to the three other people in my household. For years on Christmas we have been lovingly surrounded by people who are gifted with making magic with their… Continue reading bringing the Christmas magic

Some of you saw this coming. You read my last post and just knew: that girl is quitting Facebook. Yes, it is true. I am finally finished with Zuckerberg’s grand experiment that began as a way for college kids to hook up at parties. I am too old for parties. Or maybe I am too… Continue reading goodbye to the facebook

I have forgotten how to social media. I remember a time when it was easy, posting pics of outings with friends and family or sharing funny stories of parenting mishaps, but now everything feels un-postable. I am either completely content, holed up in my house with books and coffee and family, an introvert’s dream, or… Continue reading forgotten how to social