Thank you for visiting my blog! I’m Ginny Kubitz Moyer, author of Random MOMents of Grace: Experiencing God in the Adventures of Motherhood and Mary and Me: Catholic Women Reflect on the Mother of God. I’m also an English teacher and a mother to two young boys.
My spiritual life has changed dramatically since having kids; like many moms, I have less time than ever to meditate, but more than ever to meditate on. *** This blog is a chance to share some of the many insights I’m gaining from parenting … insights into faith, community, love, and Mary, one of my favorite mothers of all time.
As you’ll see, I also veer into other topics, like nerdy odes to Jane Austen and shameless flaunting of my roses. (To be honest, they don’t all look as good as the ones you’ll see here. I don’t take pictures of the ones with the aphids.)
*** Even English teachers occasionally end with a preposition.
Me, in a nutshell
My favorite way to pray: Any way I can.
My favorite way to spend an evening alone: Watching any BBC drama that features women in crinolines.
My favorite literary classic: Jane Eyre … or maybe The Great Gatsby.
The kids’ book that I think every child should read: Andrew Henry’s Meadow. Also Pickle-Chiffon Pie.
Where I’m from: the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area.
A place I’d love to see again: Paris.
My favorite name for Mary : Don’t make me pick.
Okay: Star of the Sea.
Someone I’ve never met who has profoundly shaped my spiritual life: Father Mychal Judge.
Someone I have met who has profoundly shaped my spiritual life: my friend Mary.
Two things I’d like in life, besides world peace: More free time, and a second bathroom.
How to contact me: Email ginny@randomactsofmomness.com
RE: May 10th, 2004
Strong role model or impossible standard
Women share their thoughts on Mary
by Ginny Kubitz Moyer
Good Morning Ginny,
Can you please provide the artist’s name for the Mary picture referenced in the Busted Halo article. It is a very beautiful representation. I have searched the internet without any success. Thank you for any help you can provide. God Bless, Chris Adams
I absolutely love the main photo on your blog! I immediately recognized Mary from the Little People Christmas Story set in some kind of car. Reminds me of how my 13 month old son tried to give the Baby Jesus a ride on his train on Christmas morning.
Hi Chris — Thanks for your question. I just wrote you an email regarding your question, so check your inbox (or junk box, if you have an aggressive filter like I do!).
Helen, I love that you recognized the toy! Your son and mine sound like kindred spirits. My boys (four and two) are always moving the Little People to all kinds of strange places. Thus far, I’ve managed to keep all members of the Holy Family out of the bathtub, but it hasn’t been easy.
How…wild. I came across your name by accident, sort of. My (late) mother’s name was Virginia Marie (Kubicki) Moyer. Prayed often to Mary, a Mary-phile if there ever was one, and a “lapsed” Catholic although returned to the faith before she died. & kids, of whch I am one. Thanks for your blog. Can’t wait to read about all things Mary!
NimO, that is totally wild! What an uncanny similarity between our names … and the fact that your mom was also a Mary fan … I love it. Thanks for the anecdote. I’m so glad you found my blog!