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The Showings of Julian of Norwich, review!!!
Such a wonderful read! I shared this once before, but I finished it a couple weeks ago, so I wanted to share it again! The Showings of Julian of Norwich is a collection of the sixteen visions of Christ a young woman received on her deathbed. Miraculously she survived her illness and spent the remainder … Continue reading The Showings of Julian of Norwich, review!!!
Called to Question by Joan Chittister
Nighttime reads…so good! I can’t stop writing down her many quotable quotes! 😄 Trying some things—cursive, calligraphy. If you can read my writing there is a fantastic quote from Joan Chittister. 😄
The Showings of Julian of Norwich : A New Translation by Mirabai Starr
So excited for this one! I joined the introductory class with Mirabai Starr and Matthew Fox on Shift Network last Thursday. I’m so excited to learn more about Julian of Norwich and her “showings”. She is Richard Rohr’s favorite mystic, and wrote much about the femininity of God, and as I’ve gone full-fledged mystic myself … Continue reading The Showings of Julian of Norwich : A New Translation by Mirabai Starr
Chestnut gathering in Michigan!
We went chestnut gathering!! Swipe for photos 👉. We have so many chestnuts I had to get this recipe book. It’s filled with recipes AND folklore about this wonderful nut! Last week I made a chestnut bisque—so yummy, and before that I added a bunch to homemade chili—Yummy! We also bought some American chestnuts which … Continue reading Chestnut gathering in Michigan!
Listening Hearts: Discerning Call in Community
I help my son with his math a lot these days, sometimes I feel like it’s my job while they are remote. It works out because I’m also confused so it boosts his confidence and he gets to teach me a lot of the time. But in between problems I whittle. I’m almost done with … Continue reading Listening Hearts: Discerning Call in Community
The Life of Saint Dominic
St. Dominic is the saint who, according to Catholic writings, was given the vision of the rosary by the Blessed Mother. I’m reading this to delve more into the history of the rosary, but also out of pure interest. I have been studying prayer lately for the class I’m in, centering prayer in particular, which … Continue reading The Life of Saint Dominic
I apologize my first link didn’t work. Here it is again…My latest piece for Planet Detroit: When Belle Isle was called Hog Island!!
Hog Island and Detroit’s Park Question: A brief history of Belle Isle! Please let me know if link doesn't work! 🤦Thank you! Click the link above to read my latest article for Planet Detroit! 📸 credit: Library of Congress
Sharing food and stories of the American enslaved with Michael W. Twitty & The Cooking Gene
Join me at the table: A Food study into African American history and food culture with Michael W. Twitty. Using the recipes from his book, @thecookinggene traces the food of the enslaved in America and how that food has traveled and morphed through time and the world. Very eye-opening for me. The book traces his … Continue reading Sharing food and stories of the American enslaved with Michael W. Twitty & The Cooking Gene
Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke
I first heard about this book from the film Sister Act 2 when I was younger, but I was reminded about it when I watched both Sister Act 1 &2 the other night with my kids to show them the great musical performances. Don’t make fun! These movies are great! 😄 Anyway now my son … Continue reading Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke
BRIANNE TURCZYNSKI 