Awake O Sleeper

05/08/2025

I listened to the Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis over the weekend. It was a delightful delve back into the world of Narnia. Here are some of my favorite quotes.

03/08/2025

July is finished, say hello to August! My newsletter is sent and I am looking forward to starting school later this month. If you are ever curious as to what I do and where I go, be sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter.

25/07/2025

Can I be lazy? Isn't it one of the deadly sins?

In this post, the author reflects on an unstructured summer break, exploring the tension between laziness and productivity. While society and even the church condemn laziness, she realizes that simply adding more work isn’t the solution. Instead, she turns to Jesus’ invitation to rest and draw n...

21/07/2025

A mother recalls a sunset painting session with her young daughter, Cara, in their dining room. As they paint together, their playful dog Alfred bursts in, creating a chaotic, joyful mess that leaves green paint everywhere — even on Cara’s hair and the floor. In the aftermath, the mother notices the accidental handprint and paw print on the wall and decides to keep them as precious memories of this messy, love-filled moment.

A mother and daughter paint a room together, but their playful dog turns it into a chaotic, paint-splattered memory worth keeping.

18/07/2025

14/07/2025

Poetry is my first love in writing. I am hoping to showcase more and more on the page. Let me know what you think!

A poetic journey through sky, land, and sea—searching, soaring, and surrendering beyond time, ready to live and to die.

11/07/2025

Who writes letters anymore??

I have a little fun giving you a guide for crafting your next letter to your friend.

Master the art of letter writing with tips on greetings, purpose, and farewells to make your letters engaging and heartfelt.

07/07/2025

Do you feel like you often are running out of time? In this post, I discuss why it is important to shift this mindset.

In a fast-paced world, believing "there is enough time" eases anxiety, letting you live and enjoy more.

30/06/2025

June newsletter is sent! It has been a month of summer fun with friends visiting and lots of time outdoors.

The first photo is from Couchville Lake and the water was so calm, I got some amazing shots of the reflecting clouds.

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19/06/2025

Do you love to hike? Me too!

Here are some tips for new hikers :)

As a lover of hikes, I wanted to share a few tips that help make hiking fun, safe, and an activity you’ll want to do again and again. So let’s get started!1. Buy a pair of waterproof hiking shoes When starting out on your hikes, you can definitely just walk in the shoes you already have. But let...

03/06/2025

May has come and gone! Hello to June and the most marvelous summer weather :) My newsletter has been sent! If you'd like follow along with my happenings, be sure to sign up with the link in the comments.

03/03/2025

February has come and gone and I am ready for spring! Here is my monthly update for February: https://leonacicone.wixsite.com/so/92PLSOWnZ?languageTag=en&cid=a8bd9ee8-3480-41e6-88bb-c72c52e4ab5a

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