As a stay-at-home mom for most of the years our children were growing up, I spent a good deal of time volunteering for their school system. When our last child graduated from high school in 2010, knowing that it was time to step aside, I was a bit out of sorts trying to figure out […]
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Remember that you are dust and to dust you will return
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” That song may be referring to Christmastime, but for some of the Church faithful, that sentiment describes Lent. Maybe it’s just my personality, but I actually look forward to Lent each year. The competitive side of me relishes a challenge, and, every year I challenge myself […]
CONTINUE READINGWelcome Home!
“Welcome home.” That seems like an odd greeting to hear in Ireland for someone who has lived her entire life in the United States, but that appears to be the sentiment amongst the Irish who consider their beautiful country to be home for anyone with Irish ancestry. You wouldn’t have to dig too deep […]
CONTINUE READINGParadise Found
If you have to take a business trip during the dreariest part of early spring, Hawaii is just about the best place on the planet to do that. John and I flew to Oahu April 12 to attend events surrounding the premiere of the movie The Islands, which I co-wrote. This was our first […]
CONTINUE READINGA Miracle in My Life
Miracles are all around us if we are open to seeing them. Here’s something that happened in my life this past May. Two years ago when Lent was approaching, I wanted to do something that required more effort on my part than just giving something up. So I decided to go to Mass one extra […]
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