Former Executive Director, SRWMD and SJRWMD, Water Policy (FDEP) Florida, University of Notre Dame (PhD limnology), mom, spouse, all about water. Tweets my own.

Joined March 2014
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We are sending out another round of our magazine to anyone who did not receive a copy! If you would like us to mail you one, you can sign up right here: forms.gle/dWpj5Ebt1qciKt6k8
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This line 😭— “For an algorithm, an error is a flaw to be corrected; for a person, however, an error can be a catalyst for profound change.” — Pope Leo, #Magnificahumanitas
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Giant pandas are officially no longer classified as "Endangered" But it was nothing to do with them
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Imagine explaining this to someone from another state. #Florida #OfficialStateIguanaTrapper
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$179m in planned Florida Forever conservation projects is sitting unfunded — with willing sellers waiting on the state to act. Lawmakers have until May 29 to honor the $100M/year law they unanimously passed in 2023. Take action: takeaction.io/1000fof/urge-l…

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With my 25th anniversary coming up in five weeks, I have a specific request to make of those of you willing to help me make a meaningful commemoration of it. I won’t have any party or celebration (other than a private Mass). Instead, I’m asking each of you to consider using whatever influence you have to get the Sisters of the Little Way magazine actively distributed and promoted at your parish, university/seminary, fraternal organization, deanery meeting, etc. Send me pictures of the distribution and I’ll post them with my gratitude. Alternatively, you could arrange discussion groups to listen to their Descent Into Light series, and send me group photographs. I won’t ask you for anything else until my 50th!
I had never sent nor received an email, never searched for anything “online”, never used a cell phone, was ambivalent about the eleventh day of September, and had never read a Boston Globe article.
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Tender, strong, and true ☘️ Today we celebrate the mothers and mother figures whose love shapes the Notre Dame family every day. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Owls have large eyes and feathery ridges that when combined often make them look as if they’re questioning all your life choices.
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Every American should watch every second of this video. Thank you, @BenSasse.

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Made 4️⃣ this. #GoIrish☘️ | #NFLDraft | #BirdGang
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Unknown number: "Hi, you order a delivery of loose mulch?" "Yep, that's me." "Ok, the driver is about 10 mins away..." "I ordered delivery for Friday. My driveway isn't clear and I haven't prepped anything." "Yeh, maybe that's the due date, but the baby's on its way now man."
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📖 Our magazine has arrived! If you aren't on our mailing list yet but would like a copy, you can sign up here: forms.gle/dWpj5Ebt1qciKt6k8 We also are looking for volunteers to share our magazine in parishes and dioceses. DM or comment if you're interested!
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RT @BrentsASacerdos: Thank God for these sisters and their ministry. May God bless them with many vocations and with all the resources they…
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From St. Augustine Beach - beautiful launch #Artemis
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LIVE: Artemis leaders are discussing the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission and the next steps for the astronauts headed on their journey around the Moon. x.com/i/broadcasts/1XxygmQYr…
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Encouraging! @maggiemphillips TY @PillarCatholic @LukeCoppen for reporting this in Starting Seven. @pursuedbytruth @Danielleshabit
Gift link for my latest in @thedispatch: Sister Theresa Aletheia (@pursuedbytruth ) and Sister Danielle Victoria and the Sisters of the Little Way: thedispatch.com/article/cath…
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In December 2025, former US Senator @BenSasse announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. That's the primary topic for this @UncKnowledge conversation about mortality, faith, and what truly matters when time is short. Talking to host @P_M_Robinson, Sasse reflects on "redeeming the time"—holding ambition lightly, loving family more deliberately, and resisting the urge to make politics or professional success the center of life. The discussion also covers Sasse's thoughts on the failures of Congress; the dangers of a fragmented, attention-starved republic; the crisis of higher education; and the moral challenges of technological abundance. He speaks candidly and movingly about regret, forgiveness, prayer, and suffering—arguing that while death is a real enemy, it does not get the final word. Watch the full conversation on X:
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Remembering the life and legacy of Lou Holtz
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The moment you know your day is about to take an unexpected turn in Florida is when you spot a sandhill crane standing exactly where it shouldn't be - not in a marsh, not near a lake, but right smack in the middle of your driveway like it's the HOA representative. In Florida, this isn't just any bird; it's a dinosaur with a badge of legal protection. You slow down, hoping it'll take a step back. It gives you a blank stare. You tap your horn gently, and it looks at you like you're the one who's lost. You edge the car forward, and it takes one deliberate step forward, daring you to make a move. Suddenly, your schedule becomes flexible, and calling in late to work seems like a viable option. The crane stands there, silent, still, and calculating, like it knows the property taxes you've been paying and is plotting its next move. And then, the warning signs appear - the wings spread wide, the neck stretches out, and a prehistoric scream echoes across the subdivision. That's when you realize you're not backing out; you're in a standoff with a bird that's decided your driveway is its nesting territory, and you're just a minor inconvenience. Tourists think Florida wildlife is all about alligators, but Floridians know the real threat. Alligators quietly float, sharks stay offshore, but a sandhill crane will chase you across your lawn like you've borrowed money and refused to pay. They don't charge at you like wild animals; they stride with confidence and audacity, protected by state law and their fearless attitude. So, you do what every Floridian does in this situation…you put the car in park, wait it out, and accept that you're not the top species in this neighborhood. The truth is simple: in Florida, the crane doesn't move for you; you move for the crane.
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