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Heaven

Heaven: Two little girls (missing only the big sister who went with Daddy to her matinee performance). A pile of books. A cocoon of covers. A quiet Saturday afternoon. Heaven – as simply and lovely as that. “Cozy,” said the 2-year-old. “Yes,” I agreed. I read. We cuddled. The big sisters put their small handsRead the whole post >>

Being a Hottie v. Being Healthy – Part I

There have been several posts related to weight and appearance circulating around the Catholic blogosphere in recent weeks. I’ve read all of them with interest because body image – the way we perceive how we look – is something that’s never far from my thoughts. I’ve made an effort to read each post as aRead the whole post >>

{this moment}

{this moment} – A Friday [or Thursday if you’re so mixed up you schedule a post for a day that you think is Friday in your grey sludge of a brain] ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want toRead the whole post >>

Katie & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day That Ended Not So Badly After All

There’s a Palomino rocking horse on my front porch. He’s been stripped of his saddle, and some of his coat is a bit on the crusty side. He’s airing out after a toddler decided to straddle him in a very poopy diaper that proceeded to leak all over the once noble steed. I was downstairsRead the whole post >>

Dealing with Eating Disorders

I’m honored to be over at Fathers for Good today sharing tips on how to reach out to a child who might be suffering from an eating disorder or poor body image. My insight is based on my own experience grappling with a clinical eating disorder and a negative body image. I hope it mightRead the whole post >>