I recently was asked to help out with a couple of editing projects at the place I was baptized, confirmed, and made my First Communion–St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I was humbled, and of course I said yes. I’m hoping to be there when the new altar is installed later this year. It’ll… Continue reading Leaving… and Coming Full Circle
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.
Hoarding–Newspapers, Cereal Boxes, and Memories
My sister and I occasionally watch those TV shows about people who can’t keep on top of the clutter in their lives and have homes filled with moldy/expired food, clothing that’s never been worn, and curios that have never come out of the boxes or bags. It’s a bit of a trip down memory lane, because… Continue reading Hoarding–Newspapers, Cereal Boxes, and Memories
The Fabrics and Patterns of Our Lives
So there I was the other night, getting ready for bed and rubbing my feet with Bath & Body Works Black Amethyst body cream, when I thought: I wonder what ever happened to that ribbed beige top?
Sometimes, You Win by Losing
Someone who I love dearly just suffered a disappointment. She tried out for something she really wanted–and didn’t get it. Do you remember a time like that in your life? For me, one of my deepest secrets came to mind. I doubt anyone