Who is blathering on?


SHC (Shiny Happy Catholics) is the blog where I talk about all things relevant to a Catholic woman like myself: politics, theology, family life, etiquette, and all the rest. I don't post as much as I'd like to, but I try to make time to write at least twice a month. 

I am a 20-something living in exile in southwest Florida because my husband, Tom, landed a great job here as a pastoral musician and liturgist for a thriving, crazy, active parish. Although I long for actual seasons and bugs I could kill without a flame thrower, I'm learning to love it.


Our family, circa 2013


Trained as an attorney, I worked as the youth minister at our parish for some time and recently stepped down to enter more fully into my vocation as a wife and mother.

Daughter - Susannah aka "Zuzu" 


Our miracle baby born in October of 2012 and full of toddler goodness. We try not to be total new parents about how wonderful we think she is, but, well, we're only human and she is pretty dang great. 

Godmother- Jen 
Jen came down when Zuzu was born to help  me adjust to motherhood - and she never left. She's also Zuzu's godmother. 
Jen on our wedding day, writing her speech she would give at the reception. 

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This is our Shiny Happy bubble.

***"Shiny Happy" is a reference to the REM song "Shiny Happy People" that has been stuck in my head now for a record of two years. If I cannot get it out of my head, then it might as well be turned into a blog title. I would also like to register my discontent with the fact that the song stuck in my head is by a band with which I have zero familiarity; I only know this song because it's featured in an opening scene of Marley and Me. So don't think I am all indie and cool with good taste in music; that's my husband.

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  1. Just found this site today. Congrats on your baby (didn't see that til this page; other pages, you'd not had kids yet ;o)

    So I'll be blunt, as I appreciate your bluntness: What's up with the sex site? The one that will answer my questions and make me feel like a healthy, sane person, instead of one that lives in fear and guilt of sex in marriage. Needless to say, I guess I thought it was a pretty spectacular idea.

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    1. Hey thanks! Glad you thought it was a great idea - I still do too.
      I have to admit, I am slow to get going on things - even when I see the need. There are a few other sites up there that are picking up the slack, but I am not against the idea of dealing with some sex-stuff here.
      In the meantime, if you'd like, you can shoot me an email with a question (icon up top) or you can even do an anon comment here with some questions.
      I do understand though that sometimes we don't even have questions...it's so broad we don't know where to start. If that's the case, maybe I'll start a series on sex and then you can leave questions there as they come up!
      Thanks for the reminder!

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  2. Hi! Super random comment, but I delivered my first little one last year at the same birthing center as you! I foubd your story thriugh Grace Pattins link-uo. We moved to RI shortly after DD was birn, but are moving back to FM next month. I would love to meet you in person (sorry if this is weird, I'm not a creepo, just another Catholic mamma wanting to make friends). If you would be interested please email me at mollylensing (at)gmail (dot) com and we can set up a coffee date or something. I promise, I'm a normal person!

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    1. Emailing you right now! So glad you found me!

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  3. Sooo…no idea if my comment got published or if it got deleted (oops!): I'll try reposting it. :D First off, LOVE this post! When I was in high school ten years ago, I HATED it when people put modesty restrictions on things. It was only ever for girls and I just felt judged all the time. I personally have nothing against two piece bathing suits nowadays, but I actually have been looking for a one-piece recently (ironically enough, for my honeymoon! lol And that's just because I think a one piece can be super cute). Unfortunately, they're just so EXPENSIVE. I can get a bikini at target for fifteen bucks - which makes dishing out eighty for a one-piece absurd. Either way, hopefully you can get all the girls involved again! I know it can be so tough to keep teenagers' attention - especially for youth group activities. Good luck! xox, giedre

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Comments make me feel like I'm not just talking to myself or the government (because I know the government secretly reads my blog). Help me feel less crazy - comment away!