Last month I had the joy of spending time with one of my very favorite relatives, my aunt Dorothy Smith. Her wedding to my beloved uncle when I was five was one of the highlights of my childhood: Dorothy was just so beautiful that day, she looked like a princess! As you can see in… Continue reading Being Christ in Our Lives: Dorothy Smith
Category: Life in the 50s
When He Comes and Knocks
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. A dear friend likes to tell a story about a chart, designed to open up dialogue with others or private recollections about pivotal points in your life. It… Continue reading When He Comes and Knocks
“Sharing YOUR Faith Story” Launch Blog Tour!
Catholics are good at a great many things: Prayer. Social justice. Community. Evangelization, however, comes more difficult for many of us. For whatever reason, many Catholics find it challenging to talk about the way the Lord is working in their lives, whether they’re speaking with family members, friends, colleagues, neighbors, or complete strangers. It just… Continue reading “Sharing YOUR Faith Story” Launch Blog Tour!
The Inside of the Cup
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. My sister and I have a cleaning crew come in once a quarter. It’s not that our condo is often particularly messy; we’re both fairly tidy people. Rather,… Continue reading The Inside of the Cup