One day, I hope to have a garden replete with flowers of all kinds. I want to revel in the flowers to make sure I never forget joy and beauty.
What is a mother?
I am thinking about spiritual motherhood and being a mother recently. Which is to say, I’m thinking about what it means to be a woman.
Reflecting on the future of Waiting for Olives
In this hyper connected and online age, how can I work on a successful blog and still cut back on my screen time? What’s the future of Waiting for Olives?
Short but mighty: Animal Farm
A stinging indictment on Russian Communism, Animal Farm follows the story of a group of animals who overthrow their human owners.
Should Brideshead be revisited?
I’m not sure what I expected from Brideshead Revisited. Something less cuttingly realistic? Whatever my unformed opinions were, this book was a surprise to me.
To bob or not to bob? That is the question
Every few years, I get the urge to do something to my hair. Something drastic. Last year, I got a fringe. After my wedding, I got a bob.
War & Peace is finally finished
It’s been the longest book of this challenge, but I’ve finally completed Leo Tolstoy’s War & Peace. And man, was the ending a disappointment.
Longing for roots
Going out on a limb (need tree metaphors if we’re talking roots). I generally don’t share my faith here. But I’m getting some Catholic stuff off my chest today.
War & Peace: Parts 10 to 12
According to old mate Leo, in War & Peace everything happens by fate and no amount of planning or military strength/genius will make a difference.
Three recipes that are perfect for winter
Winter weather has got me craving constant bowls of chocolate self-saucing pudding. But, woman does not live on pudding alone so I’ve compiled healthier recipes