-by Shelly Thieme (11-12-2025)
Please, Lord, Let’s Just Get to Pie!
The table is set, the turkey is the ideal golden brown, and the mashed potatoes are just the right amount lumpy and full of butter. Then someone- let’s call him Uncle Rob- is just waiting to mention the national debt before the gravy even hits ...
Life is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright hilarious—but faith and encouragement make all the difference. Based in Carmel, Indiana, with Always Editing, I'm offering a unique blend of Catholic wisdom, community, prayer support, and real-life storytelling. Married 30 years to my high school sweetheart, ...

Over the years, many folks have reached out for resources and support. It’s always my honor to pray or chat. Often, I work towards securing goods and services to help others overcome food insecurity, find qualified counseling for mental health crises, addiction support groups, pregnancy and parenting resources, and the like. This site includes a list of many of these resources and links. Sometimes, emergency aid is needed. If you’d like to help monetarily, please feel free to make a donation. If you would like to volunteer, contact me directly (see details on home page). If you NEED HELP, use the contact link on the homepage. To make a donation to this month's charity, Our Lady of Annunciation School, in Minneapolis, MN. You may donate any amount to the venmo at (@always-editing). These donations will be made in person to the school by a daughter of my parish family, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, who is a Dominican Sister that teaches in the diocese in MN.