Ryanne Molinari

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November 30, 2022

Dry Land

Lately, I’ve been overwhelmed with writing projects and concert preparations. To-do lists cascade beyond the lines of my planner and onto post-it notes, phone reminders, and my journal, which no longer feels like a record of my life but an invoice proving my productivity. Yesterday, I came home from work emotionally and physically drained. I… Continue reading

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November 20, 2020

Thank Goodness for the Laundry Pile

My work has gone mostly remote again, which at first was something of a relief. After barely a day of emails instead of interaction, though, I found myself going quite mad. Without a regular schedule, I have far too much space for overthinking, indecision, and wandering aimlessly between tasks. Fortunately, just as I was nearing… Continue reading

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December 21, 2016

10 Going on 30

I turned twenty on November 14th, 2016. It was weird. Every day I was thinking, “one more week until I am no longer a teenager” or “three more days until I am a real adult.” But then, when the day came, I felt the same. This should not have been surprising, but I could not… Continue reading

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Spent Martin’s first nap of the day making a playlist of hymns I hope he grows to love. Thank you all for the beautiful recommendations! I hope you enjoy. 🩵

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Share your Spring 2026 repertoire in the comments! Let’s see what wonderful music everyone is working on this season!

A proper understanding of body dysmorphia can instruct us in combating "church body dysmorphia," which might be defined as follows: "a spiritual condition that arises when church members spend a lot of time worrying about trivial grievances. These concerns tend to be personal and subjective, rather than holistic and objective. Churches of any age and size can suffer this disorder, but it's most common during seasons of growth and transition."

Nothing to say other than whole milk cappuccinos are the best writing fuel. ☕️

My postlude from Sunday: Walther’s lively setting of the Old One Hundredth. 🙌🏻 How’s your week going? I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday.

Did you still have service yesterday? If so, what did you sing? What songs do you think would best suit a frigid day?