I have a decent relationship with God, I think. It feels more human than spiritual sometimes. We talk. We argue. We get exasperated with each other. There are moments when I’m disappointed in Him, and I imagine there are plenty of moments when He’s been disappointed in me. Overall, though, I’d call it a decent relationship. I grew up Catholic. We were all baptized, and I made my First Communion, which was a proud moment for me. My grandparents were heavily involved in the chu

Dairy free coconut yogurt, local honey and (Ceylon) cinnamon is what’s for breakfast today. I have 1/2 to 1 teaspoon every morning in yogurt or drink as hot tea. Not more than that. Want to know some fun things about cinnamon? Ceylon cinnamon is considered the “true” cinnamon. It is full of antioxidants like polyphenols which fight oxidative stress and when used regularly, it has been shown to have many health benefits. The other type of cinnamon is called Cassia, which is fo

I live with grief every day. It's in my bones. Some moments, it feels like the thing that will suffocate me, but mostly it is the thing that has brought more compassion and sensitivity into my life. It doesn't define me, but it has shaped my life in more ways than I can count. Out of the six people in my nuclear family, I'm the only one left. It was my mother, father, sister's Linda and Lori, my brother Mark and me. Lori passed away from Leukemia just before her eighth birth