Look up from those phones
Some readers may recall my recent column about my disdain for group texts. But sometimes I loathe my cell phone in general. Perhaps I’m not alone. I met up with…
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Who’s pushing you to be your best?
Longtime readers know I have a new book coming out next year. Happy and Solo at Church – Light Your Fire and Worship with Joy will be available through Elk…
It’s all part of the adventure
I’m sure many of us have been struggling this week with the early arrival of winter. Technically, winter doesn’t begin until Dec. 21, but if you’ve lived in Indiana for…
What are you thankful for?
Thanksgiving – an entire day dedicated to expressing our gratitude for our blessings in life. I believe in the whole “it’s not happy people who are grateful but grateful people…
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…
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…