Live With Flair

(my daily blog)

As we gather to see friends and family this weekend, I wonder how we might be a true blessing. I’ve spent too many holidays easily

December 21, 2011

This morning, I read Emily Dickinson: The only news I knowIs bulletins all dayFrom immortality I’m on the look out all day for heaven’s news:

December 20, 2011

Today, my husband remarks that we might get thundersnow this week. “You’re making that up,” I laugh. “What in the world is thundersnow?” “When you

December 19, 2011

Every single winter, my daughter insists she doesn’t need to wear her winter coat. You’d be amazed at the resistance to outerwear from the children

December 18, 2011

I decide to ask my children what part of making Christmas cookies they enjoy the best. It occurs to me that it’s a good idea

December 17, 2011

This morning, my cat who looks more like a skunk wakes me up with very loud purring. She’s right in my face, purring with that

December 16, 2011

Today, my friend tells me I have the spiritual gift of “celebration.” Is there such a thing? There must be! Living with Flair has been

December 15, 2011

I think it’s sometimes hard to have a blogger for a spouse. We’re tempted to think about family events in terms of blog entries instead

December 14, 2011

While out to lunch with a friend, I order nachos (boring, I know). The waiter responds with a huge smile and exclaims, “Good choice!” When

December 13, 2011

Today, I recall the First Lady’s quote, “I can only be Michelle Obama.” She doesn’t try to be anybody else. The statement resonates. I

December 12, 2011