Artemis II NASA astronauts (left to right) Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen stand in the white room on the crew access arm of the mobile launcher as part of an integrated ground systems test at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sept. 20, 2023. Photographer: NASA/Kim… Continue reading It’s A Great Big Universe Out There
Author: Bridget Brennan
Bridget is a professional relationship guru who brings decades of training, writing and ongoing education to The Annunciation Blog. You can learn more about Bridget by visiting the “About” page.
In the Shadow of Courage, Hope, and Truth
Whether it is one’s life journey, a Lenten journey, or an adventurous outing, life rarely if ever unfolds smoothly; without detours, side jaunts, or wrong turns. Very recently we as a country were exposed to yet another of the most appalling experiences of brute force. With total disregard for the wellbeing and safety of children,… Continue reading In the Shadow of Courage, Hope, and Truth
A Visit to the Library
I have always loved reading. As a young child one of my favorite books was the Golden Book, The Little Taxi that Hurried. “We’re a speedy pair, we’ll get you there.” When I became school age and could get to the library by myself, I loved the orange covered Bobbs-Merrill biographies. Abigail Adams, Eli Whitney, Sacagawea, David… Continue reading A Visit to the Library
Driving into 2026: It’s all about perspective.
Full disclosure: I am a driver! I obtained my driver’s license on my sixteenth birthday and have been driving ever since. Initially it was whenever I could talk my Mom into handing over her car keys, which she didn’t do too readily. My dad had a car, but it was provided by his work so that… Continue reading Driving into 2026: It’s all about perspective.
My Christmas Wish List, 2025
Christmas is always a time for expectations, hope, joy, believing, and making a Christmas list. We are all familiar with the “happy ending” of Christmas movies. George Bailey, in It’s a Wonderful Life is ready to throw in the towel but is reminded by his Guardian Angel, Clarence, that George really has made a difference in the… Continue reading My Christmas Wish List, 2025
In All Things Be Grateful
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” ~ Meister Eckhart Gratitude is the doorway to peace and well-being. What gratitude does for us is open our minds and hearts to life beyond us. Back in July I wrote a blog about the two astronauts who had… Continue reading In All Things Be Grateful
Speak in Truth, Not in Anger
Recently I read a statement prepared by a group of religious women, Sisters of Charity (Elizabeth Seton’s group) headquartered in the Bronx, NYC. The statement was in reply regarding a statement that Cardinal Dolan (NYC) made on national television about the late Charlie Kirk who was assassinated as he addressed students at Utah Valley University… Continue reading Speak in Truth, Not in Anger
The School Bell Has Rung, and We’ve Got Homework!
I realize that the school bell now rings in August, at least in Missouri, but humor me. Habits are hard to break. As a child, school always began the day after Labor Day. When I taught school, it still began the day after Labor Day as did our sons’ schools until they reached high school.… Continue reading The School Bell Has Rung, and We’ve Got Homework!
Adding a Touch of Music to Death
Those of you who know me personally know that I grew up in an Irish-heritage family, which means that death/dying is a part of who we are in a way that other ethnic cultures are not. It doesn’t mean we aren’t sad when we lose a loved one but we see it as part of… Continue reading Adding a Touch of Music to Death
A Message from Outer Space
Dear Friends, as we are celebrating the 249th birthday of our country, I thought it appropriate to note how transportation has evolved during these 249 years. We have moved from our horse and buggy days to today’s spaceship travel. NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore during Suited EMER SIM Operations in the Boeing Starliner spacecraft… Continue reading A Message from Outer Space
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