Love is Beautiful

So, I enjoy Twitter & one of my favorite things to do is look up celebrities I admire to see what they feel important enough to post. Sometimes I tweet them & receive “favorites” or “retweets” from fellow fans or very occasionally from the celebrities themselves (hello to Dylan McDermott , Allyson Stoner, Ally Maki, Scout Willis among a few others). I make it a point to never tweet anything negative or insulting because, frankly, there’s enough of that saturating the internet already.
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Easter's Teachable Moment

When I woke up this morning, I imagined that I would be feeling much differently after attending Easter Service.  I even mentally planned what Twitter Post I would be giving–something to the likes of “Feeling renewed. #Alleluia! #EasterMass #Catholic”–with a picture of the altar attached….you know, something like that. Instead, I’m in a bit of that “reeling” moment–feeling angry and upset. Click here for more.

Egg Rock 'N Roll Event

I’d like to give a proud shout-out to my 12 year old today for his hard work at the Egg Rock ‘N Roll Event in downtown Long Beach today.  His main duties were to supervise the children and make sure the area was kept relatively clean.  He was able to fulfill some service hours for school, & I believe he had a pretty good time too.   Click here for more!

Happy 12 Years!

So, time refuses to stand still. In my eyes, he’s a small little boy, but there are so many indications (and friends who refuse to indulge me in my denial) that point to a boy slowly but surely growing into a man. He makes me incredibly proud with his growing list of accomplishments and most of all, his strong moral character. Click here for more...

Rocking the Ocean

Check out these stylish Rock the Ocean fashions & contribute to aiding the cause of ocean conservation. With the funds they raise through their rock concerts and lifestyle apparel, they “increase public awareness about issues impacting the world’s oceans and support scientific research, education, and ocean conservation initiatives.” It’s a worthwhile organization...Click here for more...

The Making of Mission San Carlos Borromeo

So my 4th Grader, along with his Dad & sometimes his big brother have been on a 3 week journey designing, gathering, and creating Mission San Carlos Borromeo for a Class Project assignment.  For my son and for his Dad, it’s been a very fun experience. Click here for more...

Lenten Goals

We are Catholic, but it’s not about Religion. It’s about striving to be a good person, helping others & not judging, living a meaningful existence.  As a family, we’ve decided to do several things this Lent... Click for more