In the mid 1970’s, my sweet abuelos moved into a 2-bedroom townhouse that sat on a lake. Over the years, they have hosted countless holiday dinners, served tons of Cuban coffee, and charmed all the neighbors. That happy little house is home to many who feel wrapped in their love when they cross its…
I love to read. Stacks of books seem to pile up all over the house — most of them half read. Other women buy shoes; I buy books. For 2012, I am purposing to be a bit more intentional about my reading plan. I hope to read 12 books and post a “Net Out”…
What is it about Pinterest that makes me want to remodel everything? Ten minutes of browsing lead me to an acute dissatisfaction with my shabby living room furniture, the white paint blanketing my walls, and the total lack of symmetry. If only The Nester could come decorate my house, my world would be a happier…
My BFF traveled to Philly this Winter to introduce her daughter to a little American history up close and personal. During her visit, she witnessed a young employee at a local store have an explosive public meltdown. This poor woman verbally vomited out her anger regarding her work schedule for everyone in the store to…
I tune in to the local Christian radio station every morning on my way into work. Music really helps me to stay focused on dark days when I struggle to see Him clearly. In my mind, I know that God is Love, and He calls me to love my neighbor as myself — but sometimes…
I am a working girl, not a mommy blogger. On Mondays it’s back to the trenches for me — fleshing out my faith in the middle of piles of paperwork and wondering when I am going to deal with that mass of laundry that keeps growing in the closet. Will my house ever really…