Tag: motherhood

Catholicism and Contraception

I have been exploring Catholicism for awhile now. I collect rosaries, and some Catholic teachings really appeal to me, so it makes sense to explore. One I get caught up on though, is the Catholic requirement to be "open to life" - to not use any form of contraception, and be willing to have more … Continue reading Catholicism and Contraception

Why I Tell My Daughter About Hell

A lot of people won't talk to children, especially young children, about hell and the very real possibility of going there. I, on the other hand, have always made it a point to talk about hell as much as I do Heaven. I want my daughter to know there are very real consequences to not … Continue reading Why I Tell My Daughter About Hell

The Beauty of Instant Photography

One of my favorite tools in my creative toolbox is my Instax Mini 11 camera. I love the soft, dream like quality of the photos. Having prints instantly is also pretty nice. I like photographs I can hold in my hand and save. Of course a lot of shots don't come out great, at least … Continue reading The Beauty of Instant Photography

Long Days Alone

Angelica has started school, so I am settling in to long days at home alone. There's plenty to do, but time to rest too. Being at home when your kids go to school is a nice break. I miss homeschooling and having her with me all day, but this is a lot less stress. Yesterday … Continue reading Long Days Alone

We Need to Put More Time into Our Friendships

We (as in women) need to put more energy into keeping up with our friends. Loneliness and depression are rampant among women, but yet many women will admit that they never text their friends. There's a challenge going around to stop texting your friends 1st and see who the dead plants are. And some women … Continue reading We Need to Put More Time into Our Friendships

Celebrating the end of Roe V Wade

It's been shocking to me to see the furious reactions of the pro baby killing crowd. The way they're carrying on you would think we were going to kill their 1st child. Instead we're just telling them that they can't. I have dreamt of this day since I was 12 years old and found out … Continue reading Celebrating the end of Roe V Wade

How to Clean With Depression

As you may know, I have Bipolar Disorder. Part of that is experiencing bouts of depression. When you're depressed, housework is hard to do. Even when manic it can be difficult because it's hard to focus. I cheat a little. I hire a professional cleaner to come a few times a month to do a … Continue reading How to Clean With Depression