I could have been better about sharing some of my favorites throughout the last year, but better late than never! Most of these are books I read for pleasure, but there is a bonus “Jesuit History” section at the end from my studies this year, for those of you who are into that sort ofContinue reading >>
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The Greatest Gift
Better exhausted in the evening than bored all day. I’m not sure if I came up with that myself or heard it somewhere, but I often repeat it as I’m crashing into bed at the end of a long day. My days are full of both commitments and excitement, and I’m lucky to wake upContinue reading >>
The End of Summer
Today would be a beautiful day if it weren’t the end of summer. Labor Day is here, which most of New England uses to mark the end of the warm, leisurely season. It’s a quiet, sunny day. Taking advantage of the empty roads this morning I set off on my bike, trying new paths, bravingContinue reading >>
I am a singer, actress, religious educator, and writer living in Boston.
In addition to teaching religion, I conduct a few liturgical choirs, run half-marathons, read books, practice yoga, and follow politics. In addition to singing opera, I perform in concerts and musical theater. You can read my professional bio elsewhere on this site.
Spirituality and identity are major interests of mine. I seriously considered naming this blog “Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret.”
I’m a New Englander through and through, reared in northern Connecticut and now living in Boston. My husband is also a New Englander, and after four years as a commuter couple we are happy to be living together in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.