What She Said

What DID she say? 

Part of the point was that she was saying anything at all. I'm talking about the nun who delivered a "reflection" at a Catholic mass I heard on Sunday. It was unusual. During announcements, she was introduced and it was as if I was hearing a homily, or sermon, from a woman. She was captivating. I've heard many sermons from women before, but if you understand the Catholic Mass, you know that it is the priests who deliver that kind of "reflection" usually. It was refreshing to hear her speak in that capacity. It was an informal way of participating, after the actual rituals were performed, but it was as if I caught a glimpse of what it would be like if the nuns had a more prominent role in the Mass. 

Interesting. Very interesting.

She challenged us to help others in need, to bring Love, peace, joy, justice and compassion. 

It was good to see.

xo,

T

The Flip Side

What do you think of when you hear the word "communicating?" Is it speaking? If you have to communicate, what do you have to do? Talk? Sing? Express your idea?

After coming across these two quotes, I'm reminded that listening is an even more important part of communication.

Communicate: share or exchange information, news or ideas. (Oxford Languages)

This Thanksgiving, I'm grateful for my ears. I hope to use them wisely and better. Happy holiday season everyone! Blessed be. 

Love,

T

Game Recovery

I'm still recovering from the game. Maybe it should've come with an emotional rollercoaster warning label?

I don't fully understand how we lost. It was certain that we won - twice. Wasn't it? Why did I scream, "YES!" and hit my fist on the ceiling jumping for joy? 

Sorry Josh. You looked so traumatized. We still love you. 

The thing that I will always love - no matter what - is the sense of community that the game brings. The fact that I know I'm watching along with everyone at home (in Buffalo and WNY) is heartwarming. The way we all go through it together, all the ups and downs, brings a feeling of family. It brings us all together. Thank you for that, Buffalo Bills.

Love you Buffalo! Love you Josh Allen! Love you Buffalo Bills! Love you Bills Mafia! 

xo,

T

VOTE!

It's simple. Vote.

Do we understand how valuable our vote is? 

Click here for "Federal and state spending on 2022 elections set to top $16.7 billion, making them the most expensive midterms ever" from cnbc.com

Do we understand how much misinformation is about to be thrown at us?

Click here for "Here's what to know about misinformation and nest week's midterm elections" from pas.org

Voter suppression is real.

Click here for the Voting Rights page on aclu.org

Click here for theregistrationproject.org

Click here for The League of Women Voters

Click here for a list of voting rights organizations from Charity Navigator

If we do not vote, our system doesn't work and doesn't reflect who we are. Don't allow anyone or anything to stand in the way or dissuade you from your right to vote. Period. Your vote makes a difference - a BIG difference. We need to make it a priority.

Love you all!

Let's DO THIS.

This is so cute...

Oooohhh! This...

XO,

T