“J' aimerais des fraises, s’il vous plait,” our no-fear six-year-old daughter rattled off to the woman behind a table blanketed Read more
Originally published in the 2026 Winter Edition of Soul Gardening. “Bless us, oh Lord, and these thy gifts…” Growing up Read more
This year we returned to homeschooling after a much-needed hiatus. Like many families, we homeschooled during the pandemic. Like many Read more
Last week I attended a ‘prayer shower’ for a friend expecting her second child. Unlike a traditional baby shower, the Read more
I’ve found a simple, no fail way to bring a little joy to my day and home: make a batch Read more
Unloading my car after a trip to the local store, I noticed my five year-old son take a tin of Read more
Growing up, I remember the overwhelming joy of waking up Christmas morning. That full-body rush of feeling, knowing that this Read more
A few months ago I sat at our kitchen table, burning the midnight oil as I completed yet another medical Read more
This story was written as a guest post for Chalice US, a Catholic charity which sponsors children and families in need Read more
Parallel parking at Napa library one morning, the bumper sticker on the beat-up 1980's Chevy sedan in front of me Read more