Today, after dusting the blinds but before bathroom cleaning, I got to pull out my acrylic paints. This morning I was interviewed about trad beliefs by an audio journalism masters student. The premise of the assignment was to interview someone you don't agree with. She promised it wouldn't be confrontational, and she kept her promise. … Continue reading Interview and 2 Paintings
Envy
Have you ever been at a dinner party for your husband's job, and when someone asks what you do and you say homemaker, their eyes glaze over and they ignore you after? Or maybe your husband wins an award and you find yourself trying to remember the last time you were recognized for anything you've … Continue reading Envy
To Do List
Tomorrow I have a lot to do. 1. Sweeping 2. Mopping 3. Kitchen disinfect 4. Master bathroom organize 5. Be interviewed by a graduate student for a school assignment. 6. Cook dinner 7. Dust the blinds 8. Run laundry 9. Study scripture 10. Read 11. Write Right now I need to go to bed and … Continue reading To Do List
Giving Up Something
Today I learned in OCIA that Catholics are supposed to give something up every Friday. It can be a food or food in general. It can be social media or another idol of the heart. But because Christ died for us on a Friday, Fridays we must sacrifice something too. I'll probably do a mix … Continue reading Giving Up Something
OCIA – Being Open to Life
Tomorrow in OCIA we're supposed to talk about nitty gritty practical stuff like mortal sin and being open to life. At times I feel sad to think of the sons and daughters I could have had. I feel guilty that A is an only child. I'm going to ask to chat with the priest in … Continue reading OCIA – Being Open to Life
Art Therapy and Photography
Today I checked out the small, local scrapbooking store. It was cute and I found a few things I wanted, as did A. I've gotten into collaging in a gluebook this week. For my glue book I'm using a rainbow Crayola composition book C got me at the office supply store. It's a start. I've … Continue reading Art Therapy and Photography
Adoration, Stay at Home University Check In
This morning I attended OCIA and we discussed the order of and meaning of the Mass. I really want to attend Adoration with my Bible journaling supplies and study and worship in tbe physical, the Real Presence, of Jesus. I will be going to at least one weekday Mass this week. Maybe I can do … Continue reading Adoration, Stay at Home University Check In
Little Steps
I desperately needed to make a little simple art today. The exhaustion has been holding me back, but I want to make sure that at the end of every day I can look back on something creative or positive I did. There isn't as much housework on the weekends, but I can try to do … Continue reading Little Steps
Fatigue
I taught the Bible journaling seminar to homeschoolers on Friday. The group was small and friendly. I hope they got something out of it. I came home strangely exhausted and had to go to bed shortly after 7. Today I got up early enough, but I still feel exhausted even after napping with my husband. … Continue reading Fatigue
Preparing for Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the day I teach the Bible journaling seminar to a local homeschooling group. I'm looking forward to it! Bible journaling has changed my life for the better and I want to share the joy. It's a fresh way of absorbing and responding to scripture. I am gathering up personal supplies I want to … Continue reading Preparing for Tomorrow
Life at Home 