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Yesterday afternoon we learned of the horrific explosions in Boston near the marathon finish line. As the hours unfolded and we watched the images play repeatedly on TV, we learned of the massive amount of injuries and of the death overnight of the third victim. Many have paused and asked

I had the opportunity to go to Les Bons Samaritains (The Good Samaritan School) in St. Marc, Haiti with nine of my peers over Spring Break. St. Marc is about two hours outside of Port-au-Prince.  Our task for the week was to run a camp for the fourth grade students

That September morning after two airplanes hit the Twin Towers in New York City, I sat in my parents’ backyard, petting my dog and asking unanswered questions of a silent, blue sky. I remember thinking how glad I was that I wasn’t a mother yet because I wouldn’t know what

The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.—Saint Augustine of HippoYou know what they say about all work and no play, right? So when Easter Break started two weeks ago for John Carroll, my husband and I packed our bags and headed south

Every spring brings it rituals. We know that April showers bring May flowers. There’s the annual spring cleaning of our homes, the pruning of our flower beds and planting of our gardens. The spring youth sports season begins and so, at least in my life, one day blurs into the

I’m writing this column on Easter Sunday night. The sounds of the Exultet – the triumphal Easter hymn of the victory of life over death – is still ringing in my ears. This is a day of profound joy. Instead, however, I’m feeling sad.

— 1 — Last week I asked for recommendations for a new camera to replace my broken one, and I heard from so many people! Thank you. One friend who wrote rated her camera high and it happened to be available for $45 on woot.com. I figured it was meant to