Live With Flair

The humidity makes it feel as if we’re wading through the air. We stay warm because the conditions mean our skin’s evaporative cooling process cannot

Today I remember the blessing of childhood and the lightheartedness of it. Lighthearted means “cheerful and free from care.”  I think about the little children

Today I remember C.S. Lewis’ argument in Mere Christianity that what annoys us most about others–what we can hardly tolerate in them–often reflects something true

This morning, the youngest swings on her tree swing before walking to school. My husband pushes her and then moves an old log that sits

Today the student who knew all of our names the very first day of class because of his incredible memory arrives in class at just

I’m almost finished culling for the summer portion of my Live with Flair book. I come upon this quote from two years ago, and I’m struck

This afternoon I harvest raspberries in the rain. It’s perfect this way; the bees stay hidden, so I don’t need an epi-pen.  Once again, I

Do you remember the story about my raspberry bushes? We received the canes from a neighbor and learned about passing on great things to our community.

Today my wise friend reminds me that when I make teaching, writing, or speaking an offering to God and others–rather than something I’m doing to

It’s simply amazing to think we are, every day, sent. In John 20:21, Jesus says, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I