Laura Oneill

How do you spend time in nature? For me, I enjoy walking around the homestead. I check out all the things in bloom and sometimes watch the dogs from afar. Can't wait for the jasmine to start growing in the arbor. #SpringtimeInTheSouth

How do you spend time in nature? For me, I enjoy walking around the homestead. I check out all the things in bloom and sometimes watch the dogs from afar. Can't wait for the jasmine to start growing in the arbor. #SpringtimeInTheSouth

AD. One Polish nurse risks everything during WWII to stand against injustice. Irena uses her wit, humor, and courage to hide her friends until the end of the German occupation. #IRENASVOW will be in theaters on April 15 & 16. #RWM @QuiverDistribution

Do you love a good storm? I adore watching the changing clouds and hearing rain on the metal roof. Right now, I'm just a gal listening to thunder and rain while working from home today. Super thankful that the college decided to go virtual as we have severe weather today. Like a 4 out of 5 fo severe weather. My 'hometown' of Slidell, LA had a tornado come through plus insane amounts of rain that have led to flooding and power outages. Thankful my family and friends are all safe. But, more storms are on their way, both here and there. Might see a tornado or some hail. We'll definitely get more water and wind. Since we are on a well at our homestead, I've got water in containers just in case. The main dish for dinner is already cooked and being kept warm. My phone is being mostly ignored to keep the charge up, but I already went through my personal laptop's battery. (My work laptop is a MacBook Pro with 70% charge still.) FYI - this photo was taken last night as the storm clouds started coming in. #SouthMississippi #CountryLife #StormySkies #CountryRoads #HomesteadLife

Who loves an easy dinner? Last time we visited @costco to shop, my son convinced me to give their brand of gluten free cauliflower pizza a try. This is 1/4 of the pizza with a ton of raw veggies for lunch. Like many gluten free pizzas, it is best when freshly baked. Warming up leftovers in a toaster oven helps. I did like the supreme toppings as it was easy for a boy to fix it for me. No fuss needed. #GlutenFreePizza #CostcoFinds #GlutenFreeLifestyle #GlutenFreeFood

We have a new stray. The dogs go wild when Mr. Rooster is close to the house. Which is every morning. He likes to sleep under a bush by my bedroom window. Wonder if this is the sign we need those chickens. #HomesteadLife #SouthMississippiLife #SouthMississippi #Rooster #CountryStray

Loved the clouds this morning, so I snapped a photo on my way into the office. #CloudySkies #Cloudscapes #CommunityCollege #RRR #PRCC

Loved the clouds this morning, so I snapped a photo on my way into the office. #CloudySkies #Cloudscapes #CommunityCollege #RRR #PRCC

He is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia!! Happy Easter to all who celebrate. I was so busy living in the moment, that I only got a photo of the altar on my way out after Mass and choir rehearsal. No photo of Easter dinner we made at Dad's house. No photo of the boys with my Zia (something I wanted to do!) But, memories were made and I spent time gathering all Dad's tax documents for the accountant. #Easter2024 #EasterFlowers #CatholicLife

He is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia!! Happy Easter to all who celebrate. I was so busy living in the moment, that I only got a photo of the altar on my way out after Mass and choir rehearsal. No photo of Easter dinner we made at Dad's house. No photo of the boys with my Zia (something I wanted to do!) But, memories were made and I spent time gathering all Dad's tax documents for the accountant. #Easter2024 #EasterFlowers #CatholicLife

I used to miss the "fried" fish from the freezer after going gluten free. Yes, I can sometimes grab a gluten free version at Whole Foods. But that's over an hour away for shopping. Instead I am embracing the more flavorful ways to cook a single piece of fish. The other night, I pulled out a blackened seasoning blend for my fish. The gluten free spinach and cheese ravioli from Aldi's paired nicely with it. Now it is dinner time again and I am wishing I had this waiting for me. #GlutenFreeFood #HomemadeFoods #BlackenedFish

Decided to bring some of our gorgeous azaleas inside to enjoy. So much in bloom on our little homestead. . . . #SpringtimeInTheSouth #SpringFlowers #SpringInMississippi #AzaleaFlowers #FlowersMakeMeHappy #BeautyinNature

Meatless meals on Fridays in Lent offer the opportunity to eat dishes we don't always consider making. The tomato tortellini soup pictured here is coming to the blog soon. Everyone in the house enjoyed it. Even me as I had a package of gluten free tortellini for making it. Warning... the longer the tortellini sits in the soup, the more they expand. Something sidetracked me, so we served about 15 minutes later than planned. Hence the large tortellini in this picture. It still tasted fabulous. Leave me a comment if you'd like the recipe when it is published. . . . #BHLent2024 #LentenJourney #CatholicLife #MeatlessMeals

And so begins Lent 2024. Full day at work followed by directing the church choir at night. Our pastor is ill, so our Deacon held a Communion Service. Now I am ready to curl up under covers with a book. Tomorrow is another packed day leading into a busy week. Looking forward to working at Social Media Marketing World. Long days ahead plus travel. Praying for a good experience for everyone attending it and that this year I do not leave with a certain virus as a parting gift. #BHLent2024 #LentenJourney #CatholicLife

How do you spend downtime? Reading is a favorite way for me to "recharge my batteries." Spending part of an afternoon with my feet up and a book on my Kindle is not my norm. I read a fair but,but it is usually at night before bed. Because between work, taking care of Dad, family time, and trying to remain a good homeschool mom, that's when I have me time. Attending a funeral out of state with spotty Internet meant more free time. And a need to rest up before another 2 days of driving. I may even finish the book before the weekend! #ReaderForLife #AfternoonPasttime #RechargeYourself #BookLoversUnite