Author: Maria

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Door: Weekly Photo Challenge

doorThere’s a door beyond this inviting path. I can’t see it, but I know it’s there. I can see past the sea oats to a building, and that vision houses possibilities.

I’ve let myself get a little lazy, a little complacent. It’s time to take out the old dreams, a little dusty now, and shake them up. Bring them outside into the sunshine. Follow a few.

There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.

C. S. Lewis

I was immediately drawn to this path when I saw it and wondered what might be on the other side. I’ve recently been thinking about the future and the possibilities for personal growth. My new book coming out this fall has opened some new doors for me and put me on a path of adventure, even though I admit it’s a little scary, too.

I’m ready to walk past those oats, over the bridge, and open that door.

 

 

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3 updates and picture for you

1. Can’t get enough travel

I’m back with some updates after a somewhat unexpected hiatus. I got all kinds of spontaneous after a very fun CNMC in Atlanta last month. Shortly after that I took off to Alabama for a long weekend with my hubby. We hung around Mobile, which was a lot of fun. I wrote about it here. I think it could quickly become a favorite place to visit.

2. Can’t get enough of new friends

Then I zoomed off to Buffalo to speak at the Catholic Press Association’s Catholic Media Conference. Boy oh boy that was exciting. I ran into some old friends there, and made some new ones — and had cocktails with the delightful Tiffany from Life of a Catholic Librarian. I’ll be writing more about my experience there in the next few days.

friendship updates

3. Definitely can’t get enough of family

Finally, I took off for a week to spend time with my mom as we approach the anniversary of my dad’s passing. It was good to see family and friends. It was good to share meals, unwind, and love.

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A little juice, a little joy

Find joy in the ordinary. Max Lucado

Stopped at a gas station for a pick-me-up. It’s hot. It’s going to be miserable outside today, and I thought I’d get some “cool” sunshine before my day starts. A little juice perked me up just right. Sweet, cool, and refreshing.

If only it could stay like that.

It lifted my mood, though, and that carries a lot more weight than the oppressive heat.

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