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closing this blog with gratitude It’s been a journey. I started this blog two years ago because I wanted a challenge. To learn something new. Have a creative outlet. It’s been all of that and so much more. Now I find it’s time to draw it to a conclusion and pursue new interests. So my … Read more
Early on Easter morning, Mary Magdalene goes to the garden carrying her grief with her. She does not rush. She does not move on. Rather, she lingers, weeping, staying close to the place where she last saw her Lord. Resurrection is already stirring, but Mary does not know that yet. What she knows is sorrow, … Read more
Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about healthy habits. We can’t travel that path for long before thinking about our diet. I recently heard a segment on a morning talk show devoted to intuitive eating. The ideas resonated with me, so I decided to investigate it for my three-part blog series on … Read more
Liminal spaces are the in-between places of life. They sit between where you have been and where you are going, whether that shift is physical, emotional, or internal. The word comes from the Latin limen, meaning threshold. To be in a liminal space is to sense that change is coming while still waiting for clarity … Read more
Near the middle of each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, ranking fruits and vegetables based on pesticide contamination. The 2025 guide draws on USDA testing of more than 53,000 produce samples, evaluating how often pesticides are found, how much is present, and how toxic those chemicals … Read more
“Forever” sounds appealing when it’s attached to diamonds and love. It feels far less comforting when it describes chemicals that linger in our bodies for years. These substances are PFAS, often called forever chemicals because they break down very slowly. They have been popping up in my news feeds lately, so I thought I’d do … Read more
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel is captivating! It explores matters of conscience and family, and it ties into the legend of Robin Hood. What more could you want? An enthusiastic five stars! Overview of The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel: Colette Marceau has spent a lifetime stealing jewels, … Read more
After nearly eighteen years with our cat Kaci, I’ve come to realize she was more than just a quiet companion who napped a lot and supervised us from the back of the couch. She was a teacher in her own right: patient, opinionated, and full of life lessons I didn’t know I needed. Somewhere between … Read more
Each year, I choose a word to help shape my focus and faith. Last year’s word was CULTIVATE, a reminder to be intentional about nurturing what matters most. This year, my heart keeps returning to the word LINGER. I don’t want to rush through the moments that deserve my attention. I want to pause in … Read more
My word for 2026 is LINGER, and I’ve been exploring many facets of the word. Different ways to slow down and savor. Nothing says “linger” quite like poetry. Although it makes up a small percentage of my reading time, it’s always time well spent. I’ve found the best poetry books to help you unwind and … Read more