Whether or not children have attended preschool or kindergarten readiness programs, the first day of “real” school can be emotional…
Faith & Life
DECLARING INDEPENDENCE
When I was growing up, Independence Day in our neighborhood meant pool parties, barbecues and fireworks at the end of…
Faith & Life
CELEBRATING SISTERS
Ever since the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose founded St. Catherine’s Academy in Anaheim in 1889, religious sisters and…
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LESSONS IN SUCCESS
When I was in school my dad informed me that my only ‘job’ was to study, do well and get…
Faith & Life
SPRING CLEANING: HOUSE AND HEART
When I moved into my current office, it was done in a hurry. Five years in my previous office meant…
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HOLY WEEK BLESSINGS
While Easter — with its egg hunts and candy- filled baskets – is a logical representation of Christ’s Resurrection, the…
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ROLE PLAYING
When it comes to female role models, our first, most important, and lasting, is our mother. In considering this week’s…
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PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Family history, often embodied in heirlooms and keepsakes from our forbearers, can be a casualty of our fascination with decluttering…
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CELEBRATING THE DEAD
My fitness journey includes daily walks through the Santa Ana and Fairhaven Memorial cemeteries because they provide safe, flat surfaces,…
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BREAKING BREAD
As a child, i took for granted that we ate dinner together every evening (until I was in college). I…