A pilgrimage of hope, part 2
Today I’ll share more thoughts about my part of a recent pilgrimage to Italy for the Catholic Jubilee Year, a time of grace and reconciliation that only happens every 25…
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A pilgrimage of hope, part 1
When I wrote about my quiet house a few weeks ago, I mentioned that this rare phenomenon happened before I left for Italy. Longtime readers know that a trip like…
Be extra kind to retailers this season
As I pulled up to the Aldi parking lot at 8:25 yesterday morning, I was surprised to see at least 20 people waiting outside the door. Thanks to working for…
A quiet house … yay?
I had the incredible experience of going to Italy a couple of weeks ago thanks to a pilgrimage arranged through my church. Yep, there’s a column coming about that experience!…
The Figurelli Family: a small farm making a big impact
Dear readers – I’m breaking away from my usual column to share an incredible story about a small family farm in Noblesville that’s making a tremendous difference. I hope you…
Columnists … we’re a wacky bunch
If you live with a newspaper columnist, chances are you’ve heard or seen some unusual things. My husband, John, and my sons have put up with a lot of wacky…
Things I thought I’d never say
When you’re a pet owner, sometimes your animals behave in unpredictable ways. These actions often make you utter certain phrases that you never imagined you’d say in your lifetime. Here…
When the meanies get you . . .
I’m not sorry to see September in the rear-view mirror. It was a rough month thanks to two (now former) clients. My left eye twitched constantly, my “stress back pain”…
A girl & her shoes
Our new dog, Sasha, is barely over a year old. Which essentially means she’s like a human toddler – bringing us joy one moment and driving us a bit crazy…
Cereal numbers
Every family has their own quirks. Mine is no exception. A couple of weeks ago, my husband John came into my office and declared that it was time for us…