God, I am a little boat on the great sea of Life. One moment it’s tangerine skies and smiles, the next, ominous clouds move in, silver-rimmed in dread. My faith quivers, rough waters batter my heart, the lightening strikes down my courage, and all I see around is darkness. Where once I felt in
Continue ReadingWe human beings are an interesting lot: quirky, colorful and creative, full of surprises and a wanderlust for life. In another life, I would have been an anthropologist or Barbara Walters. I just love people. Nothing lights me up more than meeting a new person and learning their unique story. Unfortunately, if
Continue ReadingRecently a friend surprised me with the compliment, "You are glowing!" I was quick to point out the dark circles under my eyes, the unbrushed hair, perfume of breast milk and missing lipstick-----All signs of a very sleep-deprived over-the-hill mother of a six-week old baby. But the glow she noticed was a
Continue Reading"L'Art de Vivre" is a French turn of phrase that alludes to the art of living well. You might be surprised to find that the French definition would not include professional accolades, material success, fame, coffers spilling with gold, or even physical beauty. (Side note: I have yet to write
Continue ReadingIf you were to visit my kitchen you would be greeted by this life-size French recipe for chocolate cake on my wall! For the chocolate connoisseur there is nothing as luxuriant as the famous French dessert, La Moelleux au Chocolat, or in laymen's terms, the flour-less chocolate cake! What makes this
Continue ReadingIn my dreams I would have a dinner party, an Otherworldly one. The guest list----my spiritual heroes. I would pull out all the stops, even mastering the perfect chocolate soufflé to thank these illumined figures for opening my eyes, stretching my faith and inspiring my spiritual curiosity. Where would I
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