One Content Heart

Musings of a single Catholic thirtysomething

Ah, Valentine's Day. I think there are two camps of people: those who hear those two words and cringe, and those that smile. Which are you? As a kid, I loved Valentine's Day.  I loved transforming a brown paper bag into a colorful mailbox of sorts, and I excitedly watched as Valentines poured in.  Soon… Read More

It's that time of year again! Once we sleep off our New Years Eve festivities, pour some coffee, and tune in to watch the Rose Parade, our minds may wander and  begin to think about new years resolutions.  I know for myself, I like to write them in my journal when an idea inspires me. … Read More

Every day, my upstairs neighbor walks up the stairs, bursts through the door, and says "Hello, beautiful!" to his wife.  I'm usually fixing supper or unwinding on the couch when he does this, and it always makes me smile.  I wistfully think to myself, "I want that someday".  I wonder how normal these little salutations… Read More

The other day, I was charging my phone in my bathroom as I was getting ready.  After about 30 minutes, I looked down at my phone and it still hadn't charged! I was confused...it was plugged in, but nothing was happening.  Then it hit me - I hadn't pressed the "reset" button on my wall… Read More