Live With Flair

I never thought I’d be a fruit and vegetable gardener. Now, whenever I taste something I love in the vegetable category, I think, “Can I

On a dessert platter, my husband reaches for a small, cracked, practically fruitless piece of tart. Our host exclaims, “Not that one! You take the

I’m reading the Psalms in a different translation (the ESV) in a new Bible. I find I see many gems I might have missed before.

I remember this morning to slow down and think about what I most need if I’m feeling overwhelmed about anything. I discover that normally I

My oldest daughter will come for a visit from college for a few days. I immediately think of every possible way to bless her. I

I’ve been loving my gratitude journal as a spiritual wellness practice rooted in research. It’s so good to be thankful! I used to find just

For days, I’ve explained to my daughter how I’m not sure the seeds we gathered and stored last summer are viable. I plant. I wait.

“Then swing your window open, the one with the fresh air and good eastern light, and watch for wings, edges, new beginnings.” –Monique Duval

With the bitter cold and icy streets gone, I think about getting outside whenever I can. Trees, creeks, birds: these nourish in ways we cannot