by Ann Burns | Apr 19, 2023 | Relationships, The World
Recently, I heard someone say that “our limitations are what make us human.” And not only is that a profound message, but it’s such a timely message considering our culture is drunk on the poisonous belief that there are no limits. We seem to view limitations as...
by Ann Burns | Mar 25, 2022 | Relationships
Did you know that many Catholic Churches throughout America avoid reading the entire passage of Ephesians 5 at mass? Instead, they opt for a shorter version, which deliberately leaves out the words: “Wives, be subject to your husbands as to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:22...
by Ann Burns | Mar 15, 2022 | Relationships, The World
The other day, I was cleaning out my desk when I stumbled upon a letter my husband wrote me after we lost our baby Theo. I had forgotten all about that note, and as I reread it, tears welled in my eyes. It’s an astoundingly gorgeous letter — the content far...
by Ann Burns | Jan 27, 2022 | Relationships
The past weekend, news stories lit up with tales of the nefarious West Elm Caleb. Who is this Caleb, and what makes him so dubious? Caleb is a New Yorker on Hinge (a dating app– proving that dating apps are a dark pit of doom). He is guilty of ghosting women,...
by Ann Burns | Jan 24, 2022 | Relationships, The World
The Netflix TV show Emily in Paris sucked me in. It has a lot going for it: a vibrant color palette, location (you have no idea how badly this show made me miss France—despite the painful stereotypes), and the luscious tribute to clothes and French cooking. Yummmm. I...
by Ann Burns | Jan 12, 2022 | Faith, Relationships
When I worked as a teacher and in retail, there were times my husband gallantly showered my car with flowers or popped into the shop with a bouquet and sweet letter. Without fail, from the roots of my hair down to my toes, I would turn crimson, my hands would shake...
by Ann Burns | Nov 16, 2021 | Femininity, Relationships
Often when we talk about the notorious “red flags” of dating, we focus on the negative traits of a potential partner. He doesn’t tell you you’re beautiful? Red flag! He follows some scandalous/promiscuous social media accounts? Red flag! He likes to seek attention by...
by Jacqueline Joyce | Aug 26, 2021 | Femininity, Relationships
At some point while pursuing a meaningful relationship, one can’t help but stumble upon an old and forgotten truth: men and women do not speak the language. While we might use the same words, the meaning is often different. The sooner we stumble upon this peculiar,...
by Ann Burns | Jun 28, 2021 | Faith, Femininity, Relationships
Something is disorienting about marriage. You take two wildly different human beings, with excruciatingly different upbringings, who possess so many unique nuances and join them together. Cue bliss and romance and awe, until suddenly you realize you are yoked with...
by Bridget Johnson | May 5, 2021 | Femininity, Relationships, The World
How to Tell the World You’re Desperate in One Easy Caption Enter warmer weather, and with it all the insecurities that we successfully buried throughout the winter under oversized sweaters and Christmas cheer. Inevitably with the return of sunshine, we see the rise of...
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