The outlandish consumerism of Christmas the holiday, overwhelms me. I don’t know how to be a part of that. The quiet of Advent wraps round me protecting me from that chaos. The Advent litany of saints is like a board game leading me to the manger at Bethlehem. The shorter days are not my favorite… Continue reading Advent Season 2020
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.
Memories are Made of This
Back in the late 60s, early 70s in the pre-tech world there was a contraption known as the 8-track tape player. I never figured out how it worked but my Dad had one in his car and as I recall he had one tape, the Dean Martin tape. So, if Dad was giving you a… Continue reading Memories are Made of This
We Want to Be Where We are Loved
“You want to be where you are Loved.” Simone, age 6 ½ For those of you who have had the experience of chauffeuring your own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or neighbor kids sine cell phones or iPad you know that the time huddled in the automobile can be an incubation of ideas, plot lines, humor,… Continue reading We Want to Be Where We are Loved
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In an effort to inform all of us of the epidemic reality of Domestic Violence, I asked Michelle Schiller-Baker, a tireless leader in serving women who are victims of Domestic Violence, to share much needed information for all of us. I most admire Michelle for her steadfastness, fidelity and love with which she has served… Continue reading October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Children are a Heritage from the Lord
Hallmark invites us to celebrate Grandparent Day in September – this year, September 13th. I asked one of our Guest Bloggers, Kathy Bueno, to share her reflection on being a Grandparent. Kathy and her husband, Julián have been full-time grandparents for their two grandchildren. Thank you Kathy, for sharing your reflection with us. “Children are a… Continue reading Children are a Heritage from the Lord
The Children’s Hour
Children’s Energy and Creativity – A Gift to ALL Let me begin by saying I love kids. I became an aunt at age 7 and have pretty much been around kids all my life. I enjoy seeing all the stages they go through, how they embrace life. I love watching them laugh. I hate when… Continue reading The Children’s Hour
July 4, 1776 to July 4, 2020
A painting of the Second Continental Congress voting on the United States Declaration of Independence, by Robert Edge Pine, 1788 One of my favorite musicals is the play 1776. Every time I have seen it, I am emotionally moved and proud to be a citizen of the United States of America. Would that the history… Continue reading July 4, 1776 to July 4, 2020
Fathers’ Hopes and Dreams
As we celebrate Father’s Day, I have invited two dads to share their reflections on being a Father. Francis is a father of a six-year-old and an eight-year-old. John is the father of three adult children. Each of them, in their own words, shares the joy, the hope, the love that their children have brought… Continue reading Fathers’ Hopes and Dreams
How Does Your Garden Grow?
By Jerome Shen Today we welcome guest blogger, Jerry Shen. Jerry has been gardening for many years and as I watch him out there digging and weeding, I realize that he thoroughly enjoys gardening despite the hassles. To all of you gardeners out there, I salute you.Bridget “He don’t plant taters, he don’t plant cotton. And them… Continue reading How Does Your Garden Grow?
Mother’s Day: Gifts Our Mothers Gave to Us
I would like to begin this entry with the following quote: In appreciation of all the women who shower the world with their love. Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day, a day to reflect on and recall the role our Mothers and other women role models played in our lives. Most of us probably had a… Continue reading Mother’s Day: Gifts Our Mothers Gave to Us
