Archive - Smell the Roses

Owning a home isn’t what it’s cracked up to be

Let's be honest here...

Jul 30 •

Andrew O'Donovan

Cowgirls & Rodeos

A day at the RAM Rodeo Tour

Jul 21 •

Andrew O'Donovan

It's more than just a book

I wasn't quite prepared for this

Jul 1 •

Andrew O'Donovan

June 2025

It was a long day

But a whiff of sunscreen had me wanting more

Jun 30 •

Andrew O'Donovan

Children deserve to be bored

Jun 27 •

Andrew O'Donovan

Every weekday, I received a notification at 3:30 PM... Until today

It was the only notification that didn't annoy me

Jun 26 •

Andrew O'Donovan

You have to finish what you started, kid

When quitting isn't an option

Jun 25 •

Andrew O'Donovan

Say yes to adventures

Excuses be damned!

Jun 24 •

Andrew O'Donovan

What does freedom mean to a child?

I’m trying something new.

Jun 23 •

Andrew O'Donovan

The Art of Sitting and Watching

Kids are great at this

Jun 12 •

Andrew O'Donovan

May 2025

There are Mysteries in the Woods

They're waiting for us to go and explore them

May 28 •

Andrew O'Donovan

Prayer, peace, and God's love

Ft. a quote from the wonderful St. Maximilian Kolbe

May 13 •

Andrew O'Donovan

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