A Catholic couple. Searching for God in the ordinary. Helping others do the same.
I’m not a quitter. I don’t like to say, no. I don’t like to do anything half-arsed. Most especially, I don’t like to fail. That said, after hubby and I had two diving sessions in the pool, I was ready to give up. There’s so much to be aware of: your breathing, buoyancy, equipment, other…
When I was a kid, Saturday mornings were spent at the YMCA. My brothers and I were enrolled in swim classes year round. The tradition of hitting the pool was almost as sacred as going to Mass on Sundays. (Okay, not even close but you get the drift.) Our parents wanted to make sure we…
Were you one of those kids who attempted to feign ill on the day of the dreaded gym class dodgeball game? Me too. It’s not that I hated the game. Competition, playing hard, and being part of a team gives me great satisfaction. It was becoming part of that team that plagued me with anxiety….
It began harmlessly enough. “Let’s go to Maine next year for the annual lobster fest.” I love me some shellfish and was immediately sold on the idea. Now to plan. Start with the official website, Maine Lobster Festival. Check out a place to stay. Watch YouTubes on how to snorkel in the Florida Gulf. Yes,…