Spring by Gerard Manley Hopkins Nothing is so beautiful as Spring – When weeds, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush; Thrush’s eggs look little low heavens, and thrush Through the echoing timber does so rinse and wring The ear, it strikes like lightnings to hear him sing; The glassy peartree leaves and blooms, […]

Kid-Friendly Music and Movies that I Love So, Disney has been blowing me away lately. I have been singing songs from Moana and Beauty and the Beast a lot! Jane has been singing with me and it is so fun. I have wonderful memories of singing songs from Disney movies from my youth. Moana: We […]

A Little Better than Yesterday This weekend was a gathering event (General Conference) for my church. I enjoy this time because it is a time of reflection and goal-making for me. I, unfortunately, need regular reminders about how I can be better. I receive personal impressions as I listen to the leaders of my church […]

My beautiful mother, Maureen. My Home What is Your Definition of Home I think I was eleven years old. I was out in my family’s garage one day, and I saw a beautiful framed photo of a white baby seal. It may sound weird, but it really was a gorgeous white photo and it had […]

Learning on the Job I went to a job interview on Monday. I was very excited about the type of work I would be doing (interior design), but after the interview I realized a few things. What I Learning on the Job 1) No grass is as green on the other side as we think. […]

Worried But Hopeful Yesterday, I was reminded of some really important truths, and after I internalized them once again, I thought of my three daughters and the world they live in. Are you a parent? Do you ever get worried about your children? Are you surprised about what they encounter younger and younger? I want […]