Dishes piled up in the sink and baskets of unfolded clothes greeted me as I walked through the door one late Tuesday evening. My husband would be home soon, and the last thing I wanted him to see was the house in disarray. My three teenage daughters sat in the living room watching a show, unfazed by the mess. I asked Candace, one of my daughters who was sitting on the couch, to unload the dishwasher so I could load it. “Sure, Mom, no problem.” She headed toward the kitchen. I looked over at...

It’s Harvest Season! In my neighboring town of Lodi, ranchers are getting ready for grape picking. The Lodi appellation is ripe as Vintners prepare to turn grapes into wine. Being this close is thrilling because we get to see firsthand how our food (and beverage) gets prepared, and I’m incredibly spoiled to taste some of the best wine in the world. (Yes, Lodi has some of the very best) But it's not just grapes that have me excited! This is the end of the Summer harvest, and seeing all the...

Thanksgiving is over and we are winding down the Ordinary time, but this season has been more extraordinary as we prepare for a new liturgical year. This is the perfect time to share several updates and changes coming up, as well as connect with everyone in what most seem like one of the busies times of the year. Book Updates Early this year, Grieving Daughter's Club was made available as an audiobook . Now you can listen to the characters and the storyline in addition to reading the book. A...