Am I Willing?
Driving through central Pennsylvania, I gaze with wonder at the work of Amish families on their farms. Through the warmth and convenience of my car,
November 20, 2010
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Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Lesson Three from the Italian Mama (in 100 Words or Less)
I’m frantic about my meatballs. Extended family will dine next week on spaghetti and meatballs the day before Thanksgiving. I can’t remember what to do,
November 19, 2010
You Cannot Contain This
My morning begins by watching children race down the street so the speed limit monitor sign records their speed. I still haven’t had enough coffee
November 18, 2010
The Most Impressive Thanksgiving
Right now I’m launching into my official Thanksgiving preparations. Imagine all the family driving in. Imagine the rooms to arrange, the week of activities to
November 17, 2010
When the Competition is You
Last night for Neighborhood Fitness Group, we dance our normal dances and crawl around like wild animals. But then, the children beg for “The Jump
November 16, 2010
The Detail that Changes Everything
In class today, we read the description of the town of Maycomb in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. As we imagine that beautiful Southern
November 15, 2010
A Clog in My Heart
Yesterday, I’m walking alone in the woods behind my house. Evening in the Pine Forest It’s not a very big forest, but it’s big enough
November 14, 2010
What Your Underwear Drawer Can Show You
I run down the stairs with my purse swinging wildly behind my back and cry out, “I have to take the girls shopping. They need
November 13, 2010
Where No Pie Belongs
Getting Ready to Teach I’m in my classroom, trying to muster up some flair. And then, I see a student has baked two pies to
November 12, 2010
More Than Enough
A long time ago, a friend of mine remarked that you can see things more clearly in the late autumn and winter. She said that
November 11, 2010