Cooler temperatures and warm beverages! I have recently developed a deep love for chai tea. It's the only caffeine I allow myself to drink (most days....) and its almost as beloved to me as my one very large, yet very decaffeinated coffee is to my mental health and well-being each day. A new food that… Continue reading Things that I have been loving lately!
2026 Goal Updates (for May-September…it’s been a busy summer!)
For my body: Walk at least 500 miles this year (408 and counting...doing pretty good!) 49 miles in January 46 miles in February 55 miles in March 37 miles in April 49 miles in May 39 miles in June 43 miles in July 50 miles in August 40 miles in September Do two strength workouts… Continue reading 2026 Goal Updates (for May-September…it’s been a busy summer!)
Goal Updates for April
For my body: Walk at least 500 miles this year (187 and counting) I walked 49 miles in January. I walked 46 miles in February. I walked 55 miles in March. I walked 37 miles in April. Do two strength workouts each week I did 10 strength workouts in January I did 6 strength workouts… Continue reading Goal Updates for April
Goal updates for March
For my body: Walk at least 500 miles this year (150 and counting) I walked 49 miles in January. I walked 46 miles in February. I walked 55 miles in March. March has been a delightful month to walk outdoors. Its been breezy and cool (most days) and very little rain. I needed a lot… Continue reading Goal updates for March
Thoughts on Surrender
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb by Jan van Eyck I am currently reading, "My Beloved is Mine and I am His" by Mother Mary Francis (she is so lovely and wise!) on what it means to be a Bride Christ, and I wanted to share some of my thoughts. While I am not a… Continue reading Thoughts on Surrender
Meditations on Humility…and Mercy.
I had a really great confession today. I've been struggling with pride lately. Pride...that I know the answer to other people's problems. Pride...that I know the only possible solution to a problem. Pride...that my reality is the only truth. I could go on and on. I am a very prideful woman....and yet God loves me… Continue reading Meditations on Humility…and Mercy.
Meditations on the Annunciation of the Lord
As I was preparing a lesson on the Annunciation of the Lord, I was hit with a beautiful realization....our Lord is so gentle with Mary....almost romantic in a way. This of course makes sense because she is the spouse of the Holy Spirit and the mother of his Son, so of course He loves her.… Continue reading Meditations on the Annunciation of the Lord
Goal Update (February 2026)
For my body: Walk at least 500 miles this year (95 and counting) I walked 49 miles in January. I walked 46 miles in February. Do two strength workouts each week I did 10 strength workouts in January I did 6 strength workouts in February Eat 5 fruits and vegetables daily I am doing great… Continue reading Goal Update (February 2026)
Meditations on Scripture (and the realities of Mass!)
I have been reading a beautiful Lenten reflection book called A Time of Renewal: Daily Reflections for the Lenten Season by Mother Mary Francis. I love Mother Mary because she has a beautiful way of "wringing out scripture". If you have read scripture a lot, then you know that each time you read the bible… Continue reading Meditations on Scripture (and the realities of Mass!)
My Week 2/5/26
What I've been reading lately.... I just finished this book this week and it was a keeper! I've recently stumbled across Mother Mary Francis, a poor Claire abbess, who gave amazing talks to her cloister over her 40 years of leading the community. Lucky for us, someone was smart enough to keep a record of… Continue reading My Week 2/5/26
