"I read an article the other day that made me sigh with frustration. This month Pope Benedict will be visiting England and Scotland in the first official state visit by a pontiff, which seems to me to be kind of a big deal. First state visit by a pope, I’m sure he has a lot […]

My dear friend Charlie returned, last week, from a week in Haiti. He traveled as a missionary with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.  This is Charlie's second time in Haiti but his first since the earthquake. Read all about it here at the Friar Suppliers website.

with an old friend this summer. Charlotte Mason and I need to reacquaint ourselves. This past school year went ok, considering all that we've been through but I definitely did not have my heart in it and neither did the children. We just missed Ryan too much. It has been nearly a year now and […]

I make no claims that I will actually accomplish all or any of this, I'm just spit-balling here. Go to the beach often. Read at least two of the novels on Lissa's list (I don't spend enough time with novels)  Cut waaay back on the computer time. Work seriously on my book. (Which seems to […]

This is fun isn't it? Today's prize is a duo. First off the lucky winner will receive a one-year subscription to Mater Et Magistra Magazine. This is timely for me since the summer issue will be edited by me. Yes, I will be at the helm for this one and I am slightly freaked out […]