A Catholic couple. Searching for God in the ordinary. Helping others do the same.
If COVID-19 wasn’t a ‘thing’, Catholics all over the world would gather at some point in May to honor the Blessed Mother with May Crownings. Growing up, these celebrations made a huge impression on me. The pageantry, the process of selecting who would ‘crown’ Mary, the ‘little ones’ wearing their first Communion outfits, everyone bringing…
Last weekend my hubby installed the rack for our kayaks onto my car. While it’s still too cold for me, it is a sign of hope. I’m looking forward to spending time out on the water simply floating, thinking, praying, and basking in God’s amazing creation. Last summer we took the kayaks out as often…
I called our garbage company to schedule a pick up for the treadmill. The conversation went thusly: me – I need to schedule a pick up her – what do you have me – a treadmill, but I took it apart so it’s easier to handle her – is it electronic me – part of…
I remember being 17 when my mother was going through the dresser drawers in my bedroom as she was putting folded laundry away. “They’re not mine!” The words of denial trickled from my mouth as my mom held up a pack of Newport 100s. “Pam must have put them there.” [sorry, Pam.] One lie flowed…