Playing Catch-Up

Yikes, I’m behind on blogging. For a bit I had thought I was finally back on track…It’s been a busy week and seems that things are only getting busier. *cue the stress*

Here We Go Again

And you thought I was out of strawberries…

A Royal Backstory

Why are we, as a human race, fascinated with royalty? Americans have an obsession with Britain’s royal family, and the book recs which show up most often on my Pinterest feed are those fantasy novels that spin tales of kings, queens, and their bloodline.

The Fruits of Summer

Scones, a good breakfast? I know, I know, it doesn’t sound quite right. One scone can be some 400 fatty calories, after all. But these strawberry scones – if you gave up on your search for a “healthy” scone, well, call this your saving grace. 

It’s Strawberry Season!

Tim brought me 4 pounds of strawberries, and knowing I couldn’t possibly eat them all, I jumped on Pinterest to inspire a set of strawberry bakes. 

When There’s Faith

In late April, my freelance work connected me with a woman of great faith. Teresita, Tet, told of her devotion to Our Lady of Fatima, a well-known apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that appeared to three children in Portugal during WWI. 

Seeking Heritage

A photographic capture of life in Franco’s Spain – Ruta Sepetys novel sheds light on a lost history, and though beautifully written, is it as effective as it could be?