The Poorest of the Poor, Part One

The Poorest of the Poor, Part One

“I heard the call to give up all and follow Christ into the slums to serve Him among the poorest of the poor. It was an order.” – Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Have you ever had that moment?  The moment that Mother Teresa speaks of, when you know,...
Finding Fatima

Finding Fatima

Failing yet again to partake in a link up with Fine Linen and Purple.  The weekend’s been crazy, y’all.  Dave went out of el town and into la Steubenville to retrieve his baby bro and yours truly was left here to hang out with the middle schoolers on...
The Art of Remembering Names

The Art of Remembering Names

A few weeks back, I experienced a revelation that I’ve had several times before, but continue to appreciate more and more with passing time and changing circumstance. I temporarily work part-time at an incredible long-term care facility run by Carmelite nuns.  Yeah,...
Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

I was off from work at the nursing home last night, so I thought I’d get a little wild. Hold your breath… wait for it… what did I do? Got real crafty in le kitchen. Ok, so not crafty to the point of impressing all you pros and vets out there, but...
Derby Day Twenty-Thirteen

Derby Day Twenty-Thirteen

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in the ol’ Bluegrass State!  It’s Derby Day, the run for the roses, and the whole state is eager to show their Kentucky pride. I’ve been four years gone from the immersion in the great horse race, so...

Our New Coffee Discovery

I love coffee.  And I need my daily dose (or twelve) to get through the day productively and without violating the fifth commandment.  Thanks be to God, I have gradually won Dave over to the black brew, although it took many years of hard work and persistence, and now...
The Pilot

The Pilot

Well, here goes nothin’. Hello All. I’ve been somewhat secretly sneaking around the blog world for a while, enjoying every minute of the written and honest bliss.  I’ve been wanting to join in on the fun for quite some time; however, graduating...