Have you ever heard this line before? I've heard some really sweet priests and pastors use this line to comfort parents who feel uncomfortable when their babies cry during mass or worship service. Fundamentally, I agree. We want families to feel welcomed and we want children to grow up going to church, and babies and … Continue reading If The Church Isn’t Crying, It’s Dying?
New Year, New Goals
Publish on my substack more often Study a personal curriculum every month Bake more Go to the dr Spend more time directly inculcating the faith in my daughter. I want Jesus to be the center of more of our conversations. Find a way to get more involved in church. I'm teaching a Bible journaling seminar … Continue reading New Year, New Goals
Did I Meet Last Year’s Goals?
As I embark on the adventure of a new year, I look back on the goals I set for last year. The following is what I planned to do in 2025. I did not end up baking more. I want to do that this year. But I spent several months of 2025 under the weather … Continue reading Did I Meet Last Year’s Goals?
Being Intentional With my Social Media
I don't want to spend too much time on Instagram, but I do want to post often and see posts by creators and friends that I like. To that end, I'm being more deliberate with my time. Honestly, lately, I have been on less anyway because I've been so busy and then sick - and … Continue reading Being Intentional With my Social Media
Full Blown Cold or Something
I have headaches, congestion, a cough, a fever etc. This has been a long day. So was yesterday. Today though I missed a dr appointment and I've been sleeping most of the day. This virus or whatever is knocking me on my butt. Luckily I cooked a 4 cheese macaroni before I got really sick, … Continue reading Full Blown Cold or Something
Recent Reads/Currently Reading
This book about the color pink is inspiring me as I prepare to write a chapbook on the color. A vivid, richly detailed book on tne subject. Every once in awhile a book on fashion grabs my attention, and this is one if those times. I only dabble in writing fiction. I primarily write poetry … Continue reading Recent Reads/Currently Reading
Homemaking While Exhausted
Today I had to cancel a photoshoot and miss OCIA. I am exhausted and don't feel well. I slept 15 hours a day two days in a row. Then yesterday we were out all afternoon getting the oil changed in our vehicles. My husband put me to bed at 6:30 or so because I could … Continue reading Homemaking While Exhausted
Home
We arrived home at 9 pm on NYE. We scarfed down some pizza and went to bed. A few hours later I woke up sweating with fever, so I didn't sleep much. Then the next day on the 1st I fell asleep at 2:30 pm and woke up at 5:30 am. Honestly I'm still tired … Continue reading Home
Cirque, Dinner
Tonight we went to the Cirque show in Honolulu. It was amazing! Absolutely incredible! The stunts they did were unbelievable. At one point though a guy almost fell. For a second I was scared I was going to see someone get hurt or die. But he recovered and stayed in the air, thankfully. We had … Continue reading Cirque, Dinner
In Oahu!
Our vacation so far has been wonderful. We went to the Polynesian Cultural Center and enjoyed the villages and the dancing and fire show at night. We also went shopping!!! Where we live there are no art stores and few book stores, so we stocked up. And of course, we have gone to the beach.
Life at Home 