Written 9/11/20 Nineteen years ago we froze and watched the towers fall. We watched our fellow Americans jump to their deaths trying to save their lives. We revered our police and firefighters for running toward the horror instead of away. In the aftermath we tried to catch our collective breath. In one short morning the … Continue reading My country tis of thee
The Tension of In Between
Originally published on Catholicmom.com I’m caught in the tension of “what was” and “what will be.” With the nest almost empty,my role as a mother is evolving. As it should. If done well, I will parent myself out of a job. It’s not my place to hold too tight as a smother mother but to … Continue reading The Tension of In Between
What’ll You Fall For
This was originally published on Catholicmom.com If you’ve ever heard a Lin-Manuel Miranda musical, you’ll know he smashes a lot of words into the show. According to mentalfloss.com, in the two hour twenty-three minute cast album of Hamilton there are 20,520 words. That’s 144 words per minute. When we bought our tickets I knew I … Continue reading What’ll You Fall For
Sometimes We Fall
This was originally published on Catholicmom.com A story involving my husband and daughter is becoming part of our family lore. It brings us great joy to recount and it can be applied to the spiritual life. Both are accomplished skiers (and in fact certified ski instructors), and were enjoying a father-daughter trip to the mountains … Continue reading Sometimes We Fall
Wistful, Part 2
It was a flash. Less than a second. The girl she was eight years ago splashed across her face. Her now straight snagle tooth was crooked again. Her hair had bangs. There was a whisper of awkward in her smile. And then it was gone. The instant vanished; but I still gazed at her, because … Continue reading Wistful, Part 2
Dear Mary
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Pro Life is Love. Period.
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Why?
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Listen to the Voice
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Humility
This piece was originally published in the Real Life Real Faith column in the Milwaukee Catholic Herald.
