I am NOT a “pet parent” and I find the phrase incredibly insulting to both myself and to my animal friends. I found this article through a link on Facebook, How to Keep Your Dog Safe In Cold Weather, and while it is good advice but I find that whole “pet parents” thing horribly insulting to my dogs. They are DOGS. My animals are my friends and companions, but I didn’t give birth to them, they are not genetically my species, I am not their “parent”. I am their companion and friend; we have a symbiosis that takes from what … Continue reading
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I almost didn’t read Style, Sex and Substance because the title seemed flippant. On the other hand, I won’t readily forget the title! Hallie Lord selected chapters (submitted by women bloggers, editors and writers) which were edifyingly about women struggling to live their vocations. I found this to be a very effective book. All 10 ladies who wrote chapters for this book touched my heart deeply. I laughed, cried, and found myself making new commitments to aspects of my vocation that I had neglected. I found this spirituality applied to everyday lives an effective way to communicate the importance of … Continue reading
I’ve been reading a really good book titled, Style, Sex and Substance, 10 Catholic Women Consider the Things that Really Matter, edited by Hallie Lord. Each chapter has spoken to me about where I am in my life, my faith, my relationships, and my work. I didn’t expect to get so much out of this book, with its odd title and pink cover, but I have. Just the other day I was bemoaning the fact that my friends are spread out all over the country and their lives are as busy as mine and sometimes I feel a bit lonely. … Continue reading
CHRIST IS RISEN, GLORIFY HIM! HE IS RISEN INDEED, ALLELUIA! Easter is the feast of the new creation. Jesus is risen and dies no more. He has opened the door to a new life, one that no longer knows illness and death. He has taken mankind up into God himself. –POPE BENEDICT XVI (from Fr. Z’s blog– go to WDTPRS for the rest) Easter is the apex of the feasts and celebrations of the Catholic Church. It is the highest of all our high Holy Days. THIS day we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. We celebrate the empty tomb. We … Continue reading
I’m hating the fat suit and doing something about it. I’m changing my eating habits and am participating on a forum full of other people struggling the same way as I am struggling and who are cheering each other on and losing weight together. Personally, I have decided that I don’t want to be tied to the scale as the measure of my success. I am choosing to measure based on excess energy availability and the fit of my clothing. For example, yesterday I wore a skirt that hits the top of my shoes and is thus a very long … Continue reading