A Great Idea for a Dinner Party
Living with flair means cultivating the art of hospitality. I’m learning what it looks like to let everybody take part. You give up control, you
June 10, 2011
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Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
10 Ways to Laugh as a Family
Yesterday, the Italian Mamas reminded me of the importance of humor in a family. Later, I compile a list for myself of ways I
June 9, 2011
Perceiving Contrast Brings Pleasure
I learn today how sensitive the human eye is to contrast. In fact, perceiving contrast brings pleasure. We actually enjoy it. This explains why I
June 8, 2011
Nobody Likes Perfect People
My daughter’s crying in the backseat because of her horrible dentist appointment. She has cavities. The oldest daughter says, “Look at it this way: Nobody
June 7, 2011
This Could Be Your Shell of Protection
Well, it finally happened. I found an eastern box turtle! She was crossing the street, and after observing her in our backyard, we delivered her
June 6, 2011
My New Favorite Verb
My old favorite verb was grapple. But I found a new one! This week, I let the girls try cream soda for the first time.
June 5, 2011
Suffering is Fertilizer
This morning, we have strawberry pancakes for Saturday Morning Pancakes. The neighbors come over, and the children pull back the netting to harvest the first
June 4, 2011
What the Strange and Horrible Odor Was
All day, a strange odor wafts through the entryway, the kitchen, the living room, and the hallway. I’m actually on my knees, sniffing to discover
June 3, 2011
Is Your Goal Sufficiently Attractive?
I just read a cool quote from Jennifer Kennedy Dean. She writes, “Whatever you choose to pursue will mean that you sacrifice something else.
June 2, 2011
This Looks Like You
My friend (who really is so close she’s like my sister) stops by this morning before the walk to school and hands me a beautiful
June 1, 2011