The Call: Lilac Time of Year — Cheryl We have one lilac bush that actually blooms. It could use some pruning, because cutting lilacs involves a lot of stretching and reaching and cutting away of flowerless twigs. I think it’s worth the effort. Not only do I appreciate the splash of purple in the living […]

The Call: Remember to Water — Cheryl When my flowers are so dry they droop, I realize that it’s time to respond with water. The problem is that the thought flitting through my mind doesn’t always lead to giving the flora a drink.

The Call: Bubbling Over — Cheryl If I had to enumerate my strengths, perseverance would top the list. Thanks, in part, to perseverance: I still attend Mass each week with all six kids; Dennis and I survived years of physical separation while dating to stay together and eventually marry; I’ve been homeschooling for about 13 […]