Live With Flair

(my daily blog)

I’m packing a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child to send to a child I’ll never see and never meet. I tell my daughters to imagine

November 14, 2011

As I walk in the field, I pick my way around the worst weed. The farmer tells me it’s called Velvetleaf, and, as far as

October 24, 2011

Yesterday, the Italian Mamas reminded me of the importance of humor in a family. Later, I compile a list for myself of ways I

June 9, 2011

Tonight in my town, the roller skating rink will host a free “Family Roller Skating Party” just for our elementary school. While my children jump

March 6, 2011

All night long, a fever rages, and I can’t keep warm no matter what I do. I’m coughing so much that I actually lose my

December 5, 2010

I want to enter the various cultures around me with a curious mind and a willing heart. In the past few days, I’ve been invited

July 28, 2010

1. Don’t have lots of stuff. The sand gets in everything, and it’s a lot to manage when you’re tired. Less is more. 2. Listen

June 22, 2010

Here is my one-eyed cat. He likes to lounge around with his best friend, Snowflake, who I think looks like an upside down skunk. She’s

June 21, 2010

We couldn’t make the Memorial Day blueberry pancakes this morning because we ran out of milk. I was the one dressed already, so I volunteered

May 31, 2010