Mind Blowing

Imagine, if you will, that you are at your favorite coffee shop with your very best friend. Your friend is focused on you. He has his elbows on the table, head leaned forward to rest on his hands, and he’s hanging on your every word. You are complaining about your...

‘Siri’ously

A few weeks ago my husband and I went to see Saving Mr. Banks, the story of Disney’s making of the movie, Mary Poppins. I highly recommend it, though not for young children. Of course, every movie going experience comes with previews and generally, as we watch them,...

When Peace Is Elusive

John 14:27 (NLT) “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” Don’t be troubled or afraid. Don’t be worried. All sound advice, really, but what does that look like? I’ve...

Nancy’s White Chicken Chili

Nothing sounds better on a cold winter night than a warm bowl of soup. But, I’m not one to just give you a recipe. You have to hear the story behind it. Because, when I create a recipe it’s somewhat miraculous, and it’s bound to be amusing. Many years ago, shortly...

Does Cancer Make People Jerks?

Last month in my blog 1000 Gifts and More I mentioned that our family has been walking through some “hard eucharisteo,” a time when giving thanks seems a little bit more challenging. On October 23 we heard the news that my husband, John, has all the indicators...