Live With Flair

(my daily blog)

My new neighbor calls me over to come see the birthday cupcakes she’s made for her husband. I start laughing out loud when I see

September 10, 2011

After our project on how advertisers persuade us to purchase a whole array of non-essential items, I ask my students to name one thing they’ll

September 9, 2011

I’m out in the rain in over-sized rain boots to dig around in the garden. I glance at the raspberry stalks. Nothing. But then–because hope

September 8, 2011

Remember in May when I believed that my children would destroy a wedding ceremony? Remember how I doubted them and judged them? I refused to

September 7, 2011

Soaked with rain and shivering in the 50 degree weather, I realize I’m under-dressed for this kind of day. Autumn’s coming early. I’m shivering and

September 6, 2011

My six year old whimpers beside me, “Mommy, today was a small day.” “What made it small?” “There were not enough play dates or friends.

September 5, 2011

I apologize to the cauliflower plants that I’ve ignored them all summer. They kept growing and growing, but I grew impatient. I’d never once seen

September 4, 2011

I’m fixing my hair because I’m headed to a funeral. At a funeral, you’re forced (finally) to “trust in the Lord and lean not on your

September 3, 2011

This morning, a boy turns to me and asks, “Can you give me any tips on how to wait for something?” I’m stumped. I’m floored.

September 2, 2011

My daughter climbs high into the pine trees and returns to me covered in tree sap. It’s everywhere: hands, feet (she climbs barefoot!), arms, and

September 1, 2011