Things are kind of reaching a fever pitch in my life right now, and sometimes I can’t even be sure I’m breathing. I feel like I’m in a constant state of breath-holding near panic. So when I got in the car this morning and this song was on the radio, I took its message to heart. Just breathe. (more…)
Kale, kale, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
Kale is one of my favorite dark leafy greens, and, surprisingly enough, it’s also a favorite among my kids. So it’s a winner all around. I will throw kale into just about anything. And to prove I’m not kidding, how about this breakfast smoothie recipe: (more…)
This is just beautiful — not only for the music but for the glimpse of these holy women and their prayerful way of life. If you want to purchase the CD, which I plan to do right now, go HERE.
Not Strictly Spiritual is on the verge of a re-launch. Over the past month or so I’ve been redesigning my site at an undisclosed location in an effort to merge my website and my blog into one super cool megaplex of Maryness. We’re almost there. My plan is to unveil in time for Advent, so expect new things this weekend. (more…)
I was happy to see a front page New Times story on Dorothy Day this morning when I came down for coffee. Of course, I began reading with trepidation, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Didn’t take long. By the first line of the second paragraph, I was annoyed by the lack of understanding of all things Catholic: (more…)