When I’m at the gym I’m focused on becoming stronger and healthier. I must admit I become very self-centered. It’s “me time.” On Saturday my usual routine is to head to the gym early in the morning for a session…
When I’m at the gym I’m focused on becoming stronger and healthier. I must admit I become very self-centered. It’s “me time.” On Saturday my usual routine is to head to the gym early in the morning for a session…
I’m not typically a person who cares for surprises. That’s a long story all on its own. That said, every now and then I receive a surprise that absolutely warms me from head to toe! Imagine my delight when I…
When was the last time you wrote a hand-written note to someone? When was the last time you received a hand-written note? Not a text, or an instant message or an email, but a hand-written note? Are they just things…
This incredible photo is of two people I never knew, my grandmother Carmen’s friend, Amalia, and her son Raymond. I found the photo last year in my mom’s “treasure chest.” My grandmother and Amalia lived in the same Los…
As some of you know, my daughter attends a class on Sunday in which a special education teacher and several aides teach a faith formation class for children with special needs. It is a model program that is beginning to…
Welcome to 2013! As the year came to a close, I met fellow blogger Kozo, who started an idea, or perhaps a movement called Bloggers for Peace. The goal he sets forth is for bloggers to commit one post a…
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Biltrix nominated me for the Food for Thought Award! Thank-you so much! If you’re not familiar with Biltrix’s blog, please go have a look! This is really an incredible and humbling nomination. The Food…
There is a new weekly theme started by Island Traveler! If you haven’t met Island Traveler, please be sure to take a look at his blog, This man’s journey. It is heartfelt, colorful, uplifting, and it is sure to put…
On March 12th I posted an entry called Teachers. I made updates to add a picture of my daughter’s teacher, Ms. K. Thank-you for stopping by to read my entry, whether this is your first view or a return visit! ********************************************************************************************************* Last…
Was it really that long ago? It was Christmas Eve, 1977. I was nineteen. Earlier that week I was preparing to play music at Midnight Mass. Your sister and I had become fast friends, having met at the church youth…