I grew up in South Dakota, and spent the greatest part of my adult life in the Chicago area. You know, flat places. Places where you prepare for blizzards by going to the store and
Author: Melanie
Melanie Rigney is the author of Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century and other Catholic books. She is a contributor to Living Faith and other Catholic blogs. She lives in Arlington, Virginia. Melanie also owns Editor for You, a publishing consultancy that since 2003 has helped hundreds of writers, publishers, and agents.
Transcendence on the Plains
The shortest way to get to Pierre, South Dakota’s capital, from my hometown of Sioux Falls is Interstate 90 to US 83. But since I’ve been old enough to drive, I’ve favored taking 90 to
The Positive Power of “I Can’t”
I’ve lost significant weight twice in my life, once through a weight-loss program and once through a low-carb diet. In both cases, I put most of the pounds back on, mainly because I
Who I Am
I’m in team formation for a women’s Cursillo Weekend. If you’re not familiar with Cursillo, it’s similar to the Road to Emmaus and other experiences that celebrate Christ and his