Each season I want to share things that I am loving. These may be simple, small things that are making me smile. Or, they might be big events that have brought great joy to me. Or, they may even be practical items, routines, or hacks that have made my life easier over the past fewRead More
10 Must-Read Books for Orthodox Christians
I love to read. In fact, I love to read so much that I generally read around 100 books each year. This is not so much a tribute to my character as an indication of my obsession. I usually have 2-3 books going at the same time, and one of them is always aRead More
6 Things I Learned on Our Long Road Trip
It’s summertime, and in our family that means that it is road trip season. Several months ago my family planned out a trip to Galveston, Texas to get together for my parents’ fortieth anniversary. We decided to rent a house through Airbnb for a few days. We got a lovely home just three blocksRead More
2018 Goals: July Update
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve done a goals update post. People have been asking for me to bring the feature back, so here goes! Each year I set goals for myself. These goals are specific, measurable, and focused. I definitely don’t always reach the goals. In fact, I have dubbed 2017 my “YearRead More
What to Do When You’re Afraid to Start Something
I was afraid to start. I knew what I wanted to do, and I was even excited about it. But I was just terrified to begin it. A few months ago, my friend Alexandra texted me with a brilliant idea for an Orthodox children’s book. It was such an exciting idea that I immediatelyRead More
