We were fortunate to have great weather for Easter. I loved being with both our families on that day. It’s always fun to watch the kids find the Easter eggs that the adults hide for them. This year at my mother-in-law’s house, Mark and our brother-in-law Kevin were in charge of hiding the eggs.
Lately I have been making up a platter of veggies for us to snack on throughout the day. I really need to make sure that I keep this up. The past week has been very challenging for me. I happen to have a huge sweet tooth, and this time of year is always very...
It is funny how a few random details, repeated together over time, can solidify into a ritual which becomes essential to your psychological comfort. This is one of mine — the 1961 movie King of Kings and its main theme music, written by Miklós Rózsa. I grew up...
What is Lent? For Christians, Lent is the period of roughly 6 weeks before Easter. When does Lent start? When is Lent over? For Roman Catholics, Protestants, and churches of the Western Orthodoxy, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. This is a...
Kenosha, Wisconsin — Our friends Fiona and Kelly dressed for church on Easter Sunday.
Kenosha, Wisconsin — My sister Karen and her husband Kevin have hosted an Easter brunch at their home many years, featuring a fantastic food spread. Our mom and her husband Art are pictured at the top of this...