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The Nun Story I Never Forgot
Come sit with me over Community Coffee while I tell the nun story. It may take a while, because some memories deserve room to be told properly.
2 months ago
Comfort or Happiness? A Question From My School Day
A day at school left me thinking about a bigger question: Is it better to be comfortable or happy? I talk through the choice honestly, without preten…
2 months ago
My Adventure in Whistler
Back when my husband won a trip to Whistler, Canada, my 18-year-old daughter snuck out one night and I couldn't even reach 911 — they were closed. A …
2 months ago
A Lovely Weekend With My Daughters
My youngest daughter spent the night and we talked for three hours, then my third daughter brought the boys over for lunch. Also: muffins in the oven…
2 months ago
Dear God, I Hate Life — From My Old Book
My husband talked for two whole hours last night, so I read some of the funniest letters from the book I wrote back in 2010, when I was too sick to g…
2 months ago
The Foreword to My Old Book — 'No Taboo Subjects'
The grandson left and my husband went out, so I read the foreword my friend wrote for my 2010 book and thought about how much funnier I used to be. S…
2 months ago
Found a Penny — and My Daughter Unblocked Me
Lost my phone at Subway, got my nails done for ninety-three dollars, and found a penny — which made my whole day. And my daughter unblocked me, so I …
2 months ago
Should I Tell the Priest I'm Mad at God?
It's Saturday and I'm wondering if I should tell the priest I'm mad at God for not answering my prayers — but truth be told, with four daughters, gra…
2 months ago
Substitute Teacher Friday: Come Celebrate With Me
It is Friday, and I made it through another day as a substitute teacher. Come celebrate with me as I share the surprises, relief, and humor of the jo…
2 months ago
I'm Tired of Praying — and I Feel Free
I slept well and skipped the Rosary yesterday, and honestly I feel like a load has been lifted off me. I'll talk to the priest Saturday, but I'm done…
2 months ago