A couple of weeks ago in this space, I mentioned plans were in the works for a guided silent retreat co-led by my longtime prayer partner and I in Rockford, IL on September 27-28. We’ve finalized the details, and the link below will pop open a .pdf of an informational flyer about the event. If you…

A few years ago, My husband and I visited a congregation we’d first attended nearly thirty years ago. We didn’t see many familiar faces – not that we would have recognized any of them. Thirty years is a long time, and people change. It is quite possible that a few of those folks from the days from…

I really wish the Church would rethink her role in the marriage business in this country. (And yes, I chose the word “business” on purpose.) In light of the June 26 Supreme Court rulings about the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8 in California, a few more voices joined the small choir of those who suggest…

I am a sucker for a free book. I’ll admit it. If you click on the sidebar of this blog and look at my “categories” column, you’ll see that I’ve got a long-standing habit of reviewing books in order to feed my free book habit. (You might be wondering if I’ve ever heard of a…

Lime mayonaise, pinto beans, tinned anchovies, oatmeal and one antique frozen chicken breast are the extent of the ingredients in my house. It’s been an action-packed week. I haven’t been to the grocery store in…um…. Yeah. It’s been a while. I could order a pizza, but the thought of spending $17 for a lukewarm pizza in…

If you’re a woman living in the Chicago or Milwaukee area, watch this space for information about an upcoming guided silent retreat slated for the end of September. I’ll have an official flyer available after the 4th, but thought I’d give you a sneak peek today. Date: Friday, September 27–Saturday, September 28 Place: Bishop Lane Retreat…