What’s Worth Keeping?
Yesterday, my oldest daughter had to choose one object from home that best represents her to share with her class. The teacher wrote: “Find one
August 21, 2010
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Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
When You Have to Wait for Something
I’ve been watching a chrysalis in my garden for a week now, and today a gorgeous butterfly emerged. She’s finally here! She’s a female Eastern
August 20, 2010
How to Handle Another Rejection
This morning, I get another rejection for this one novel that I just loved writing. I thought it was so clever, so unique, so compelling.
August 19, 2010
A Great Quote from Sweetpea
Last night I took my oldest daughter to a Secret Keeper Girl event. The whole evening aims to inspire young girls to live differently in
August 18, 2010
What’s Wrong with This Picture?
As someone who–for nearly a decade–was an expert in unhappiness, I’m learning what makes living with flair so important. At our worst, we become deeply
August 17, 2010
How to Hug Someone Right
Today I hugged Anthony the Cashier. I’m at the grocery store, and I spy Anthony. He doesn’t look so happy. I found out last week
August 16, 2010
A Real Message in a Bottle
Yesterday, a message in a bottle arrived in my mailbox (complete with postage, sand and shells from the beach, and a scroll). Apparently, you can
August 15, 2010
So Uncool
Last night I brought my favorite game (Scrabble) to a swank wine and cheese party. All the women looked like they just came from the
August 14, 2010
The Easiest Way to Persevere
There’s just too much to do. That’s the problem today. Most people have a threshold. They can balance just so many plates in the air,
August 13, 2010
My Fight with a Ballerina
Early this morning, as the rain drizzles down, I drive across town to a ballet studio. I’ve never in my life been anywhere near a
August 12, 2010