A member of our family died recently after a long and difficult battle. My father and I spent the 4 weeks preceding her death at the hospital with her. In such a circumstance, the physical needs of a loved one loom large. It would be all too easy to...

Have you ever watched birds as they build a nest? It's a time of careful preparation. Selecting the location for the nest is the first step. It's iimportant to find a place that is sheltered from the elements and which provides some protection from...

Creative Minority Report posted this, and it's too funny not to share! ____________________________________ Don’t forget to enter this week’s contest, found here.

I'm thinking about starting a new tradition on this blog: starting the week with a smile. What do you think? Here's this week's chuckle... 1. Clear large space on table for wrapping present. 2. Go to closet and collect bag in which present is...

In a recent homily at the start of Advent Pope Benedict XVI referred to keeping an interior diary of God's love. Along the same lines and in light of our recent Thanksgiving celebration, here is a quote to consider: The year that is drawing towards...