Live With Flair

I have a winter stomach bug, and I do nothing but rest all day long.  It’s what this day brings, and for once in my

Today I return to high school to teach a writing course of graduating seniors what I wish they would know as incoming freshmen.  I loved

Years ago, the Italian Mama told me to do much less work when my children became teenagers. We were walking around the neighborhood, and she

This morning, I consider the concept of “increase” in scripture. So many times, we pray that God would increase our wealth, fruitfulness, influence, families, or

On the sledding hill this afternoon, as the snow swirls about us and the bright sleds tumble down the landscape, I pace back and forth

Whenever I watch and listen to musicians with accompaniment, I find myself overwhelmed with emotion. Today I watch a daughter playing flute on stage with

We walk to clear our minds, to let ideas bubble up and overflow into needed conversation, and to settle down into the quiet of nature.

After all these years, I’ve finally stopped overbooking the day. I remember the wise saying, “Things take longer than they do.” It’s such a clever

Twice this week, friends explain that they listen to podcasts constantly because–among other benefits like learning new things–they also don’t want to be alone with

Today I sum up my courses at Penn State for our final day of class. We’ll never be together like this, in the same way,