Yes, You Can
It took about twenty minutes before I realized that she didn’t speak fluent English. She was kind, hiding a huge…
Freedom to Love
Watching an English period drama from the 1950’s has become a favorite pastime after a long day. I usually tell…
Sense & Sensibility
This past Saturday, I spent most of the day with my patches set firmly on my eyes in order to…
Behind the Barbed Wire
The sound of the heavy lock being undone caused my eyes to turn toward the door. Women clad in yellow…
Resolution or Not?
We didn’t stay up until midnight to watch the ball drop this year. Come to think about it, we also…
Rejoice Always
Walking through the dark streets of Westchester on a cold and rainy night was not what we felt like doing.…
Where is God?
Saturday, November 18, 2023 – During my morning walk, I thought about this question again, “Where is God?” and my…
Shed your Orange Vest
The expertly driven black cab wound its way through the historic streets and back alleys of Belfast City. When passing…
The School of Love
She greeted us with a huge smile and welcoming hug. Her colorful clothing exhibited a confident person willing to add…
Think About It
After a long day at the pain clinic, I dashed into my local pharmacy to pick up a prescription. Waiting…
In Life’s Hardships, Choose Hope
The sun shone brightly in the late April sky. It was a surprisingly hot day for spring in New England.…
Choose Kindness for Yourself
She was standing at the counter trying to put milk into her hot cup of coffee while holding a sweet…
Saved
“Ending up here saved my life, literally.” These were the words of a bright, faithful woman living out her incarceration…
Side Gifts
The holiday season is a time when many of us think about buying presents. If we’re not careful, it’s a…
Thanksgiving – more than just a holiday
“Always assume the best in people.” This is something my mom told me often – and she was absolutely right.…
To Live is to Change
Although two years have gone by since I first published the blog below, the topic is still quite relevant. In…
See and be Seen
When he walked into the routine procedure room I didn’t expect his first words to be, “What do you do?”…
Love with All You have Left
My sister’s recent Facebook post of a cherished memory from six years ago caused my heart to stir in an…
Who is my Neighbor?
The aisle was crowded with locals and summer vacationers hoping to buy the delicious smelling baked goods emerging from the…
Better, not Bitter
I recently attended a Zoom meeting with leaders from my parish women’s group. I expected the gathering to be an…
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