Last week I attended a mass celebration for a high school friend who had chosen to become a consecrated virgin. I am ashamed to admit I only attended the mass out of curiosity. I haven’t actually talked to this woman in years.   Most of the...

I am blessed with a large, loving extended family and a cottage on Cape Cod. Every summer we spend our weekends together, going to the beach, grilling food, laughing and talking. Last weekend I was there with my two children, my cousin, and his f...

Manny Ramirez was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers last week. In his place, the Red Sox acquired Jason Bay who so far has been a spark for the team. I had mixed feelings about the trade. I will miss the positive things abo...