“New Normal.” It’s an overused media catchphrase that doesn’t begin to describe what we are going through in 2020. Every day there is something new to face, what we were told yesterday will change tomorrow. The normal setting seems to have disappeared. We’re dealing with constant change and uncertainty, economic instability and isolation from friends […]
Love of God
No Roses But A Greater Sacrifice

This week is the second busiest week for florists, coming in just behind Mothers Day weekend. Roses and bouquets, chocolates, fine wine, dinners out, and other romantic gestures will reign supreme. Even kids will get into the action by giving each other store-bought valentines. It’s Valentines Day! But did you know this day was initially […]
Oh Come On! Get Real!

For much of my high school years, I walked the quarter-mile to school with two friends, Annie and Annette. As we had known each other since the third grade, they were well aware of my physical limitations. Even on the coldest of days, they would pace themselves so that I could keep up. I was […]