my first day of class manifesto 26 Aug 2013 | 09:10 am

It’s fall. Again. By fall I mean we’re back to school even though it’s still August and there’s plenty of summer left. The new school year seems to start earlier and earlier. That’s probably because ...

tools of the trade 25 Aug 2013 | 11:07 pm

So classes begin tomorrow. I’m gathering my things and putting them in my briefcase. You know, so I’m ready to go first thing in the morning. No one takes a picture of me on the first day of school a...

Sunday Morning Sounds 25 Aug 2013 | 05:02 pm

rhythmic breathing a heartbeat raindrops fan humming footsteps padding softly across the house spoons clinking in coffee cups the swish and scratch of pen and fist across the page laughter

Catholic Weekend. Is God a pink hippopotamus? 25 Aug 2013 | 02:04 am

This week’s guest, Brandon Vogt, tells a great story about God’s saving grace. You guessed it: there’s a pink hippopotamus. Check out the fun at SQPN. Watch the video or download the podcast here.

7 Quick Takes Friday: A Return to Normal 24 Aug 2013 | 12:18 am

Check out the collection of other 7 Quick Takes Friday posts, hosted at Jennifer Fulwiler’s blog, Conversion Diary. –1– And by normal, I mean chaos. Classes begin tomorrow. I’m still tweaking an on....

this isn’t the Brady Bunch 23 Aug 2013 | 05:25 am

3 things about me today 22 Aug 2013 | 06:20 am

1. I serve people, not data points, not sources of revenue. I go out of my way to do it with dignity and respect, and usually, throw in a smile for good measure. 2. Nothing goes with BBQ short ribs l...

more thoughts from the shore 20 Aug 2013 | 06:59 am

The waves crashing at my feet put me in more than one relaxed trance while vacationing at the beach last week. My husband likes to fish in the early morning when the sun comes up, and late afternoons...

what I learned today 19 Aug 2013 | 06:32 am

Sometimes I’m a little slow to catch on to things that are probably a little obvious. Luckily, it usually strikes me as funny instead of giving me a complex. Like for example, that if I enjoy the bea...

7 Quick Takes: Beach Bum Edition 17 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm

Check out the collection of other 7 Quick Takes Friday posts, hosted at Jennifer Fulwiler’s blog, Conversion Diary. Spent last week at the beach.  Mmmmm. 1. Walking. 2. Swimming. 3. Fishing. 4. ....