“It’s not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours.”

Joyce Maynard

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  • James Martin: The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything

    I don’t smoke. I don’t drink. I don’t do drugs. But if there is one thing I’m addicted to, that’s books. Every time I go practically anywhere, I have to find a bookstore and I have to buy a book.… Continue reading

  • I Ain’t Pretty

    I’m slowly teaching myself to love myself – pores and all.I lost my confidence in high school, the story of how still too painful to recall. Since then, I loathed how I look like: the long face, small eyes, upturned… Continue reading

  • I have a confession.

    I’ve been binge-listening to atheist and progressive Christian content on YouTube for the past few weeks. I listen with no intention of defending my five-year-old faith or leaving the church. I listen to reflect. At least, that’s what I tell… Continue reading

    I have a confession.
  • How to react when others mock your looks

    With all the compassion, kindness, and love crusades being spread all over the world, I find it funny that some people still enjoy making fun of someone’s physical appearance in 2020. But since we can’t change other people – that’s… Continue reading

    How to react when others mock your looks
  • Hi, people. I have an eating disorder.

    (TRIGGER WARNING!  If you suffer from an eating disorder and feel you might be triggered by a detailed retelling, please do not read.) Hello, people. Yesterday, I managed to catch the last few minutes of a friend’s radio talk airing… Continue reading

    Hi, people. I have an eating disorder.
  • Han Kang: The Vegetarian

    Saturday, March 25, 3-something in the afternoon.  I don’t know what’s gone into him.  (I’m lying now.  I do.  Peace.) Boy Scout: Let’s watch “Beauty and the Beast” tomorrow.  If we wait until next weekend (as originally planned), it mightn’t… Continue reading

    Han Kang: The Vegetarian
  • 11 Things I Love About F

    F thinks I’m weird for loving him.  I’m not and here’s why: 1. He loves God and the Catholic Church. Before we decided we love each other (for love is a decision, a commitment, and a sacrifice, said Father Peter),… Continue reading

  • To Inoo, My Prince

    You should’ve turned eight yesterday, my love. I should’ve made a cake for you. I was saving the carob for yesterday, because dogs can’t have chocolate, and Chloe Coscarelli has this recipe for pupcakes I was dying for you to… Continue reading