Live With Flair

I tried on a dress I’d never wear otherwise, and I bought it today. I felt like I was reinventing myself. All the way home,

A wise, older mother taught me the importance of being a “predictably cheerful” mom. I thought that was crazy at the time. Predictably cheerful? First

This morning I read Psalm 107, and I remember. I remember what it was like to battle depression all those years. I remember the doctors,

Today I recall a thought from over four years ago that I’m so thankful I wrote down. It’s about finding beauty in anything.  I think

When asked about the available means of persuasion in society today, college students talk more about YouTube, twitter, and photo-sharing (Instagram and Snapchat) more than

Last night a dear neighbor and I were talking about our fascination with birds. I’m seriously thinking about joining a Pennsylvania birding club. In the

I love just thinking about Revelation 4. Last night, graduate students gather and sing the old hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy!”accompanied by guitars, piano, and even

I’m teaching from a chapter in Writing to Change the World that talks about “orchestrating moments” to experience awe and realize the hope and beauty

Last night I ask a local artist why he creates art. He’s been making art for over forty years.He’s patient with my question. He simply

The snow sits like frosting on the fence and tree limbs. In the Winterberry Bush (which I’m not actually sure is a Winterberry anymore, but