The Spider Who Saved Christmas

Yes, you read the title correctly. It's a book my mom gave to the grand girls and is a sweet, sweet Christmas story written by New York Times Bestselling Author Raymond Arroyo; with gorgeous illustrations by Randy Gallegos. The story is based on a German or Ukraine folk tale that explains why tinsel is put …

Magic is still in the air

The Christmas season is finally here! And not a moment too soon. The year of 2020 has been one giant, hot mess hasn't it? Aside from our vacay in February, the rest of the year has been one of disappointment, cancellations and frustration. But there's magic in the air now. Christmas magic. And, in our …

Thankful Thursday in a pandemic

Finding things to be thankful for in the middle of a pandemic might sound a bit odd. But, if we don't, we'll all descend into the depths of depression and become basket cases of anxiety. So, let's look at a few things we can be thankful for in order to keep things in perspective. The …

Easter Sunday in the Twilight Zone

It appears this year we won't have all those Easter Sunday traditions we've all come to know and love. No Easter brunches. No egg hunts. No new Easter clothes and  cute shoes to flaunt in public. No family get togethers. No on-site worship services singing songs together in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. …

Vitamin Sea

Looking at the ocean and watching the ebb and flow of the tide creates a sense of calm amidst the storms in my life. The vastness of the sea humbles and reminds me I'm part of a much larger story. And, that it's pointless to be anxious about things out of my control. Looking out …