Elmer, the Songster Wren
Once upon a time, in a far western suburb of Chicago, there was a little blue shingled house. In the spring of ’23, Elmer Wren chose this...
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Mary Doyle
- May 11
One Gold Band. Twenty TONS of Waste.
We do love our luxuries and conveniences. Gold, silver, diamonds, and precious jewels make us feel sophisticated, elegant, and important....
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Mary Doyle
- May 7
Adaptability
Amazing how adaptable we are rooting down firmly, bending with the wind, reaching for the sun, and soaking up rain regardless of storms...
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Mary Doyle
- May 3
Do You Want Peace in Your Heart and the World?
Who doesn’t enjoy a good story—one that is suspenseful, intriguing, and mystical? Well, I have one for you that in addition to all of...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 27
Patience in Publishing
First draft, second draft, third draft . . . Check. Editing back and forth. Check. Book layout and cover design. Check. Marketing...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 20
Spring in Cantigny Park
Yesterday was cool and sunny here in the Chicago area. I took a refreshing and rejuvenating walk through one of my favorite parks,...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 14
10 Ways You Know You Are a Magician’s Wife
Following is a post I wrote in 2013 that’s been my most popular. I thought those of you who haven’t seen it would enjoy it, and those who...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 6
Christ’s Passion
In 2019, I was privileged to go on a pilgrimage to Israel and Italy. Following are photos I took while there that highlight Jesus’ Way to...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 4
The Taste of Shape
Which do you prefer—gummy bears or gummy worms? Spaghetti or mostaccioli? Sliced bread or a roll? Food is one of the pleasures of life....
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 29
Intriguing Iguanas
On a recent trip to the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas, I became intrigued with the resident iguanas on the resort. Seeking them in the...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 20
Blogging Basics—How Long and How Often?
How long should a blog post be? How often should we post? In most cases, the answer to both questions is the same—it depends. The...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 17
The Reality of Leprechauns
Truly wee folk or folklore, leprechauns are entertaining—and sometimes—chilling to ponder. While driving through Ireland in 2005, our...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 10
The Alzheimer’s Teacher
Loving a spouse with dementia for decades comes with tremendous heartache. The treacherous path that must be tread requires steady,...
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Mary Doyle
- Feb 24
Our Spiritual Legacy
When we reflect on the legacy we hope to leave behind, we typically think of professional achievements and objects acquired. Our...
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Mary Doyle
- Feb 17
Repairing Broken Rosaries
Beads, chains, center pieces, and crosses. Serious rosary pray-ers have a collection of broken rosaries and rosary pieces. Inexpensive...
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Mary Doyle
- Feb 13
Pondering Poetry
What are your thoughts on poetry? This was a question I posted on my family and friends Facebook page. (I also have an author page.) I...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 27
Healthy Planet, Healthy Us
Would you like cleaner air, lower prices, and fewer catastrophic weather conditions? We can move closer to all of this with a few minor...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 24
Undo and Redo
As I sat at my sewing machine removing stitches for the third time from a quilt that I’d been working on, I thought about how much in my...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 17
The Measure of Success
The definition of success is curious to me. Is it number based, such as our financial worth, how many boards we serve on, how much...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 11
The Birth of a Book
Birthing is hard work. Whether we humans are giving birth to a child, a horse to a colt, or a writer to a book, the process takes time,...
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