Life seems bookended with an adventurous spirit. As a toddler, we were often fearless, inquisitive, and curiosity motivated our every move…

This summer I have been re-watching the series Ted Lasso, which I watched last year for the first time after many people recommended it…

In all honesty, we tend to take them for granted. I am referring to those people in our lives who are there for us…

Take a look at this map. Maybe you’ve seen it before. Or maybe you’re like me, and the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress is intriguing you…

I have always loved daisies. They are simple, they have strong stems, they come in many, many varieties…

Several years ago, I spent a bit of time listening to testimonials of converts to Catholicism…

Do you remember when the summer TV offerings were all reruns? Many, but not all of you, remember the time before the internet existed…

Twenty years ago almost to the minute, my son Peyton was born. It was a tremendous day packed with excitement, hope, overwhelming love, and a dash of fear…

A two-word term took me by surprise this week. I had never come across it before…

Time is tricky. We want it to slow down in the wonderful moments…

Pentecost means 50th day in Greek. Pentecost Sunday is the 50th day after Easter in which we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit…

In rediscovering my 8th grade class graduation picture earlier this week, memories started to flood in…

“Does anyone have any gum?”

A few weeks ago at work, Lauren asked for gum…

As my husband will attest, the quickest way to send me into a house-cleaning tailspin is to say that someone is stopping by…

In golf, it is appropriate to yell "Fore" if someone is in the path of a hit ball. What does God do to get our attention?…

It is something I do take for granted. When I walk into a darkened area of my house and flip that switch on the wall, I expect I will have light…

My daughter is taking Geometry. Hearing her talk about homework and tests throughout the school year…

In preparing for this week's writing, I kind of wanted to ask for a pass. I have been struggling with embracing my faith…

Here we are on the cusp of Holy Week. We are called to walk the Way of the Cross with Our Lord in a special way…

My husband and I both tell the story of how our relationship started when we were in a Crop Science class together at the University of Illinois…