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Rainy day remedy

Rainy day remedy

Victoria Olivetta

As far back as I can remember, I didn’t like cloudy days, especially in wintertime. They seem endless and hopeless, chilling both body and soul. Still, they are a part of... »

Once upon a Christmas 

Once upon a Christmas 

Victoria Olivetta

Christmas was God’s big splash, the greatest miracle ever—His love in the form of His only Son, Jesus, sent down to earth to lead us back to Him. And Christmas is still a... »

The Giovanna solution

The Giovanna solution

Victoria Olivetta

After four years and a 44-hour bus ride, I was finally visiting my daughter and son-in-law and seeing my young granddaughter, Giovanna, for the first time. She had my hea... »

All over again?

All over again?

Victoria Olivetta

For the last 12 years, I worked as a freelance contractor for a project that I was passionate about. Due to some recent changes, though, this project shut down. I feel th... »

The magic of forgiveness

The magic of forgiveness

Victoria Olivetta

“I wish you had been born a boy!” I don’t know how many times I heard my mother say that as I was growing up. I understand better now, considering her own upbringing and... »

Married to a star

Married to a star

Victoria Olivetta

In the romantic movies I watched while growing up, the whole universe seemed to pause when Mr. Right met Miss Right. From then on, apparently the only things they require... »