Hi all! Welcome to a cathartic summer edition of: Today I talk about the whirlwind activities going on in my life right now, and how I long for the solace of a prayer routine in the midst of it. Organization, sometimes I miss you so much. *heart* **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: My Tweetup with the wonderful Brother Joseph. My crazy weekend, including sweltering summer hafla.The fabulous Tommy Tighe on Twitter. His new book is coming out in the spring of 2017, and yours truly has 2 short chapters in it! Initial ponderings on this major (mysterious ;-)) writing project, in last week's Tea Time.  Create your own "secret prayer Santa" exchange with the site we used! ;-)Life in my little domestic monastery.Discussion of the remainder of Church of Spies coming up this Wednesday, June 29th.Mother Angelica Her Grand Silence: The Last Years and Living Legacy, by Raymond ArroyoLate Summer Book Club, on my other podcast with Cristina, Planned Not Scripted. For July, we're reading the first 9 chapters of The Summer Before the War!Argan Oil of Morocco. If your summer hair is like mine, you need to try this! :0Have any ideas, my friends? I would love to hear about your prayer routines in your own domestic monasteries!

Hi all! LOTS to talk about in this week's episode of: Today I talk about summer hair woes (I know, I know, such a pressing problem, right?), lots of fun goings on, including a Tweetup on Saturday, and also a mysterious, but exciting, new writing project that will span the rest of the calendar year. Want to learn more? View on, dear viewer! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode Our weekend foray to the National St. Kateri Tekakwitha ShrineRecent post about feeling overwhelmed, and support from friends!Most recent episode of Planned Not Scripted is up!I forgot to mention this, but my June piece for Catholic Mom is up, and it's part of their summer series "Ordinary Time, Extraordinary Mercy."How do you deal with prayer and discernment, friends? Have you had doors opened and/or closed in the past, and how do you handle it? I would love to hear from you!

Good morning to all of you! I hope that you have your hot beverage ready for this early June installment of: Today I talk about adventures with my dance troupe this past weekend at our first performance of the busy summer season. Join us! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: Dicey times with Sword last summer!Newest episode of Planned Not Scripted going live later today! We'll be talking about the summer book club!How is your June starting out, dear reader? What's new with you and your summer plans? I would love to hear from you!

Hi all! Sorry for the delay this week, but you know how that goes, right? Such is life! So here we are together for another Friday session of: Today I talk about the feast of the Sacred Heart, and my glorious Memorial Day weekend with Cristina and family. Join us! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: Planned Not Scripted Late Summer Book Club!The Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, by Fr. John Croiset Sacred Heart Chaplet prayers!What are you up to this early June weekend coming up, dear listener? Chime in and let me know!

This feels like a milestone, doesn't it? And how appropriate that it comes on a week leading up to a Cristina visit! :0 Today I talk about Cristina's big visit, and my tornado-like cleaning frenzy leading up to it. Also, the Sacred Heart novena, backyard bird excitement, and please report in on the book club! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: Sacred Heart novena. It just started yesterday, you can easily catch up!Planned Not Scripted summer fiction book club poll is still up for a few more days!Catholic Book Club post reviewing chapters 1-5 of Church of Spies is up and ready for your thoughts to be added in the comments.Guide to North American birds. Crazy fun Cristina visit coverage, coming your way on social media. ;-) What are YOU doing this Memorial Day weekend, dear listener? Please write in and let me know!

Morning all! I am in a VERY chirpy mood this morning, for this late May edition of: Today I talk about novena fruits, upcoming June novena plans, more book talk! And...I'll just say it. My husband is HOT. :0 He is! And I love him more after 13 years than ever before. What inspired this outpouring of wifely devotion? View on, dear viewer! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: Sacred Heart novena. You can sign up to receive the prayers via email each day!The Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, by Fr. John CroisetUpcoming Catholic Book Club discussion about chapters 1-5 of Church of SpiesThere's still time to vote in the Planned, Not Scripted summer beach read poll!My recent post about upcoming summer reads!Anne's birthday post.Amish fiction book that I'm currently reading: Hannah's Courtship, by Emma Miller.So, what do you think? Sacred Heart novena and book? Let me know if you're in! How are you coming on Church of Spies? Summer reading plans? Do write in!

Morning all! Ready for our weekly cup of caffeinated beverages? This week I talk about novena "results" (subtle ones, to be sure), I need your ideas for a June novena, how Church of Spies is like eating vegetables, Mike's big play premieres this weekend, and how my troupe might be dancing on either (a) a stage made of questionable plastic, or (b) blacktop, for an entire weekend this July. :0 **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: Vote in the Planned Not Scripted summer fiction book discussion!June liturgical calendarAll right, now it's your turn. How has the Pentecost novena been going for you? Do you have novena ideas for June? And how is Church of Spies starting off for you? Summer plans? I'd love to hear from you!

Well hello all! It's a gorgeous day for our first May 2016 episode of: Today I talk about the Pentecost novena, and a quick compilation of family updates. Who is playing soccer on Mother's Day? Who is in the star role in a play next weekend? And who among us is "kindergarten ready"? Listen on, dear listener! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: Pentecost NovenaHenry's 1st Holy Communion, 2 years ago. *sob!* Mother's Day Disasters of old.Planned, Not Scripted episode 3: All about Mary! And you can vote for a summer fiction/beachy read to read and chat with us about this summer! What's going on with you, dear listener? Do write in and let me know! And vote in the summer fiction poll over at Planned, Not Scripted! If non-fiction isn't your thing, or if you'd like to have both a non-ficton AND a fiction read this summer, I really hope you'll join us for what I'm certain will be a spirited and amusing conversation each month! :0

Hello ALL! I'm so glad to have you with me for a very peaceful installment of: Today I talk about spiritual challenges and how I'm coping with them. I tie in a story about a penguin. I promise, this makes sense in the podcast. ;-) Listen on, dear listener! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: Tuesday's post about spiritual darkness.Baby Penguins Everywhere! board book. I found it, HUZZAH! *pats librarian bun*Next Catholic Book Club selection: Church of Spies.  If you want to buy this book rather than going the library route, it is $15.99 for Kindle, and about $20 in hardcover. The paperback version doesn't release until November, as I suspected.What are your practical suggestions for dealing with spiritual darkness? Also, don't forget to chime in about how we should structure our Church of Spies discussion. Over one month or multiple? Melanie had a great suggestion in the comments of yesterday's post. Leave yours as well!

Hello all! Reference duty called, so it's a slightly shortened version this week of: But still fun! Some spiritual life and book club updates, then a quick rundown of my upcoming summer dance season. It's always an adventure! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: St. Gianna Beretta Molla novenaDon't forget to vote for the Catholic Book Club book!Summertime dancing escapades! Here is last summer's edition. One never knows what amusement the future could hold!What's going on with you this summer dear reader? Do you have musical advice for my solo! Do write in!