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As I type this, Pope Francis is about to arrive at Joint Base Andrews. There is the usual activity as people gather to greet the Pontiff – some are finding their seats, photographers are checking their camera angles and light (some clouds in the sky today). And, during the preparations, a group steadily recites the…

  One of the first things that strikes me about Washington DC this week is the personal way the City is preparing to greet Pope Francis. The picture with this blog is of the banner hanging on the Basilica of the National Shrine, where the Pope will celebrate the Mass of Canonization for Junipero Serra…

Already, I a amazed at the energy with which Pope Francis is moving through his arduous Visit. I watched much of the coverage from Cuba, and kept wondering, “How does he maintain his natural, loving, joy-filled smile? He has to be beyond tired.” I think of myself when I’m tired, when the lupus fatigue brings…

As we age with chronic illness, we gradually realize that our bodies and often our spirits enter a prolonged change of season. In Southern California, the change of climate from winter to spring or summer to fall can be so subtle that you might miss it. Elsewhere in the country, the seasonal differences are more…

The news media is ramping up for wall-to-wall coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, and it’s hard not to miss all the stories and pictures of preparations. But if you cannot be a physical pilgrim, visiting the cities and locations where Pope Francis will be, you might be feeling a little left…

Our pets bring much joy to our lives, especially if we have a serious illness and are house-bound or otherwise limited. those furry friends can cheer us out of a pain-induced down mood, give us exercise as we take them out for walks, and help us remember that keeping a sense of play and humor…

On this Labor Day, I’d like to lift up heartfelt thanks to all the healthcare workers who give their knowledge, time, and care to help me and many others who live with complicated, often frustrating, and ongoing health issues. I know how hard it is to have an illness (more than one, actually) that cannot…

My much-used and appreciated tablet died yesterday. Or, at least, it seemed to die. One second, I was opening an app, the next, the screen went black, and I couldn’t get in or out of anything, tablet, app, or otherwise. Of course, my first reaction was, “Oh, no! I’ll have to get another tablet!” This…

resisted the recent spate of “Christmas in July” store and on-line promotions, but there is no doubt that time is flying by and it will soon be holiday season. We each probably have more than one person on our holiday list who is difficult to shop for. The person who has everything. The person who…

Pope Francis has announced today, September 1, as the “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation,” and by doing so has highlighted one of the most important issues of our time and for time to come. Truly, the more seriously we take our stewardship of this world and the people and all other…
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