This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. Tosha and Jeanice walked into my classroom and gave me one of those looks only women have the power to give. The look that says, "I don't like you and I don't trust you." I felt it penetrate me. It was my first year as a teacher, and I was doing my best to act un-phased. But I was phased. The way they … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa’s Advice For Teachers
A Prayer About Balance
When someone asks me "What are you reading right now"? I wonder if it would be appropriate to laugh out loud. But then I realize, it's a serious question, and many women are better at balancing their lives - and actually read books for their own pleasure. Affiliate links below will allow me to continue writing - I only link what I would recommend! Thank you for your support and for reading … [Read more...] about A Prayer About Balance
10 Lessons I Learned From the Queen of Heaven
As I turned my car onto the grounds of The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, I stopped to take this picture. I was drawn to it. I had to look at it and admire the beautiful sky behind it; and I thought - I need to share it. I also thought, I'm late - and I should post this picture on Facebook so that I could say, "I'm here! I made it!". I drove further until I could see the Church … [Read more...] about 10 Lessons I Learned From the Queen of Heaven
7 Reasons Why It’s Okay for Mommy to Color
Walking onto the beach the first day of vacation, I sneezed. I don't remember if my husband said God Bless you, but I do remember that he looked at my son and said, "Mommy's allergic to vacation - there are no lists." *this article contains affiliate links, your purchases help me to continue writing - thank you! I cracked up. You know how when jokes are based on truth, they really are funny? … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why It’s Okay for Mommy to Color
Saint Rita and Saint John Neumann: Praying for Healing, Peace and the Impossible
The "Prayer, Wine, Chocolate: Summer Shrine Tour", is winding down. The latest stop on the tour were the Shrines of Saint Rita of Cascia and Saint John Neumann. Both of these shrines are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Saint Rita, who lived through her husband's murder and both her son's dying of terminal illnesses, has become a patron saint of impossible causes. She also is known as a … [Read more...] about Saint Rita and Saint John Neumann: Praying for Healing, Peace and the Impossible
The Perfect Plan for Prayer, Service and Family
In full disclosure, I was given a copy of Mission: Christian: A Journal for Young Catholics on a Mission and Living Sparks of God: Stories of Saints for Young Catholics to Color to write a review for both products. This article contains affiliate links. This review took place this summer - but the Lent Journals are now available! Click here to check them out: Mission: Christian Lent 2017 I was … [Read more...] about The Perfect Plan for Prayer, Service and Family
