About Moi

I am a Catholic woman just trying to navigate her way through life and the bittersweet aspects that God presents.

Among other creative pursuits, I like to do doodly swirly bits. 

I love to knit. I am a crafty person.

I have made these, very spiff. Pattern here

Random facts
  1. I am left handed. I love being a southpaw. I know many random left-handed facts that occasionally help out in trivia games, but not the rest of my life.
  2. Cilantro is my least favorite herb. I hate it passionately. I refuse to eat anything with cilantro in it. Also, cornbread is disgusting. Yeuck.
  3. I went to Purdue University North Central, now Purdue North West. Lovely place, good education, and conveniently located near Target. How I love you!
  4. I enjoy writing. It is a hobby/passion, though likely not to pay my bills.
  5. I love fairy tales and a deep appreciation for folk tales of all kinds. An excellent fairy tale related site is Surlalunefairytales.com/, with references and information on the histories of classic fairy tales.

If I could teach an English class, I'd have my students read these books:



I have a deep and abiding love for these books, having read two in adulthood and only one in childhood (The Phantom Tollbooth). Here is why for each of them they deserve to be loved, read, shared, and to live on, always.

The story of a boy unimpressed and bored with everything, Milo is granted a trip into the Kingdom of Wisdom, where he is tasked with rescuing the Princesses Rhyme and Reason, with help from Tock the Watchdog and the Humbug, from the demons in the Mountains of Ignorance. A great book that is all word play, heart, and about appreciating what you have.

Really, the film doesn't do this book justice. 
Bastian is a lonely little boy who steals away to read this fantastic book and embark on a great adventure where he learns heroism, and most importantly I think, that all actions have consequences. Bittersweet in some ways, and whimsical in others, a great read for all ages.

This book always makes me cry. Told in a simple voice, it is about living, bravery, truth, regret, and most importantly, love. The Unicorn's journey to discover what happened to her kind is touching, resonating with a deep desire to find one's place in the world. Her naive nature leads her into danger, but with courage she manages to overcome, and finally learns the meaning of regret and love. 


For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord,
Plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
Plans to give you hope and a future.
-- Jeremiah 29:11

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