A BIT ASKEW

I have been reflecting on the idea of motherhood as of late. What is a "mother"? It is the woman who gives life to the child. Giving life...

I have a tendency to act out of fear. If I present a side of myself that is competent, I will be liked. If I dress in a way that...

As I watch my kids grow, I remember when I was their age and how I handled the situations they are currently facing. Badly. I handled...

When I am at my best, I am generally patient and kind and most of the things St. Paul told the Corinthians love meant. The trouble is...

Lately, I have been wanting a lot of things. I wanted my kids to clean their room. They were not as interested in cleaning their room as...

As I read stories of saints, I find that there are some who are mighty and amazing and there are some who are thoughtful and quiet. They...

I have often heard it is okay to vent my feelings. It is okay; it isn't gossip. Gossip is wrong. Venting is just letting go of...

Being a homeschool mom, I tend toward perfectionism. Anything less, and I feel I have failed my family. However, life with children is...

Recently, I have encountered two opposing schools of thought: high school graduates must go to university, and high school students...

I have noticed a trend. When a nutrient is deemed good and helpful, it is added to everything as a way of fortifying foods. The problem...

I look in the mirror, and I think I will be happier if I change something about myself. Changing myself is not going to make me happy. ...

One thing I have noticed is that I do not accept compliments well. If someone says something nice to me, I see it as an opportunity to...

Sometimes my home looks a little like a war zone. Debris litters the floors and couches. When there is a stay-cation, picking up after...

In Scripture there is a lot of talk about shepherds and sheep. In the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel, God Himself says He will shepherd His...

Every year I color eggs with the kids. We draw Bible scenes, springtime scenes, and saints. This year they started drawing people. I...

Yesterday, I had my annual check-up. I told my doctor that I am no longer taking most of my supplements. I am now feeling better. I...

As a writer, one of the things I associate with sorrow is rain. Rain has always been set dressing for both sadness and hope. Well,...

A week or so ago, I gave my children an assignment. For the Feast of St. Joseph, color a picture of St. Joseph. One child used crayon...

As I entered into the Season of Lent, I was on a mission to eat less, exercise more, and lose 20 pounds. I was going to Lent like...

My daughter is a picky eater. She is the latest in a long line of picky eaters. I have been accused of spoiling her. Having grown up...