Oct 16, 2011 | Moments of Grace
I came to consciousness slowly, with a civility that’s absent on alarm clock mornings. It feels so wonderful to lie here, I thought. The sheets so soft; the blanket just right; his warm hand resting, peaceful, on mine. Don’t move, I whispered, sensing him...
Oct 14, 2011 | Moments of Grace
I think this kitchen has gotten used to it, the dusky quiet that settles in this house come nightfall. It’s peaceful. Gentle, even—a rather nice way to ease out of days filled with too much work and too little time to get it done. I have adjusted, too, I...
Oct 12, 2011 | Moments of Grace
Who knew one little tweet could make your heart soar? But that’s just what happened to me, this afternoon. Here’s the tweet: As you can see, it is to me (@cathymonetti) from my hero, Maria Shriver (@mariashriver). She was...
Sep 7, 2011 | Moments of Grace
There’s one thing I know for sure: moments of grace appear in my life exactly when I need them. Some are completely unexpected and rather spectacular (my husband), while others slip in gently, as if content to go unnoticed. A recurring phenomenon is the...
