As everyone with an internet connection knows, we are getting slammed with snow here in DC this weekend. Some people’s parents might have been worried about their electricity going out or running out of groceries, but my dad’s only question was, “Do you have enough books to read?” Don’t worry, Dad. My weekend will mostly… Continue reading to read in 2016
what i read in 2015
Last year, I set a Goodreads challenge to complete 52 books in 2015 — averaging a book a week. And I made it! I did not complete my Modern Mrs. Darcy reading challenge, but hey, I was a late adopter. So what did I read in 2015? The books that I really enjoyed or that have… Continue reading what i read in 2015
recommended reading
Welcome to the Year of Mercy. I have a few things on my mind that can be tangentially related to the aforementioned jubilee. We need to take better care of each other. I’m Afraid of Americans – Claire Zulkey I’m scared about how we repeatedly let ourselves get caught up in time-wasting semantics about whether… Continue reading recommended reading
depressed but not despairing
Going to be straight up honest here today: I’m struggling with clinical depression. Also warning: this is about prayer. If you know me in my off-line life, this probably is no surprise — in the last week I have received a message with a self-care worksheet from my mom, a text from a wonderful friend that she is… Continue reading depressed but not despairing
who wore it best: brigid hogan or alexander hamilton
I’m a humble person, but I am also a lot like Alexander Hamilton — a brilliant writer, magnetic, powerful and ambitious, etc etc etc. Also, we are basically twins. So let’s play a game and guess if the following physical descriptions are of me or A.Ham. I know, this is tricky! Guess in the comments!!!! [His/her… Continue reading who wore it best: brigid hogan or alexander hamilton
please don’t mind the tumbleweeds
I have a lot of stuff sitting in my drafts, a bunch of voice memos on my phone, and so much happening off-screen. I have been thinking about a post about why I’m over trying to look cool on the internet, but in the time I could use to do that, I’ve been, you know, doing… Continue reading please don’t mind the tumbleweeds
#popeindc: walking around shining
Our response must be one of hope and healing, of peace and justice. – Pope Francis I was lucky enough to see Pope Francis twice this week. On Tuesday, I was part of the relatively small delegation that greeted his first steps in the US at Andrews Air Force Base. On Thursday, I stood shoulder to… Continue reading #popeindc: walking around shining
pontifex eve
I’ll have more to say on this topic later this week, but I just wanted to share a bit about why I am thrilled to be greeting Pope Francis at Andrews Air Force Base tomorrow afternoon. In 2005, I was a young high school student on spring break with my family in San Diego. I… Continue reading pontifex eve
fit friday | half the battle
I am not known for my ability to do things like get out of bed, be places early, sleep normal and appropriate hours, function in the morning, function in the evening, think through preparation, prepare for anything, or pack appropriately for occasions of any kind. Suffice to say, exercising in the morning before work is not… Continue reading fit friday | half the battle
the other side of 25
I turned 26 yesterday. My parents came into town to celebrate with me over the long weekend — a roadtrip to Charlottesville and Monticello, some delicious meals, a delicious dessert or two, Mass, and just time spent together. They also gave me a beautiful blue topaz necklace to go with the blue topaz earrings that… Continue reading the other side of 25
cold pressed 