Lent is coming up and I am seeing posts and questions in several "Catholic mom" Facebook groups I'm in that bother me. These posts all more or less say: "what are you all doing for Lent? As a mom of (insert any number of kids ranging any ages) my life is already so hectic and … Continue reading A Rebuttal to Facebook Moms
Author: michaelainthemitten
New Year’s Resolutions
Every December the world fills up with talk about "New Year's Resolutions." I never took New Year's Resolutions seriously until last year, 2022. Even though I was 9 months pregnant and had a toddler demanding all my energy and attention, I knew it would be good for me to make some kind of resolution or … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Self-Sustaining Lifestyle
There are many aspects of "the olden days" we feel a certain nostalgia for– a better connection with nature, strong communities, independence, and close families. These aspects can all be implemented today with one unifying goal: self-sustenance. I spent many years on the side of a mountain in Alaska at the end of a dirt … Continue reading Self-Sustaining Lifestyle
Lander's Forge 