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  • Irresponsible saucing creates worlds of pain

    On a recent fast food run, my son brought home a bag of tacos and more than a few packages of spicy condiments.  As I tore open a package I noticed the words: Sauce responsibly. I have to admit, I chuckled, having on more than one occasion been irresponsible with the jalapeno pepper sauce. Wow.…

  • Leadership begins with the heart of God

    As a mom of many, my thousands of trips to the supermarket have taught me an important truth.The chances of my leaving at least one bag of groceries behind are pretty high. The chances of my retrieving what I’ve lost are just about zip. So when I was leaving the supermarket, my attention quickly turned…

  • Focus means learning to keep your eyes on the conductor

     One of the promises I made to myself several years ago was to embrace any new opportunities    that  might come along—to move beyond my comfort zone so I could relish new learning experiences and forge new friendships with the many unique and wonderful people I've yet to meet. For some of us, this is not…

  • Extraordinary moments and extraordinary people add richness to life

      Perhaps one of the most extraordinary moments in my life came when I was given the privilege of photographing Mother Teresa on her visit to our diocese. I was so nervous I failed miserably at the shots I took, but I was delighted to snap one image of her laughing with her fellow sisters.  …

  • Sometimes we have to get out of our own way

    During the past 15 years I have written about dozens of topics on things my father taught me when I was growing up, and continues to teach me now that I am an adult. Recently, remembering the advice of a good friend who said many people appreciate bulleted lists for easy reading, I decided to…