Live With Flair

(my daily blog)

This morning, my cat who looks more like a skunk wakes me up with very loud purring. She’s right in my face, purring with that

December 16, 2011

My friend (who really is so close she’s like my sister) stops by this morning before the walk to school and hands me a beautiful

June 1, 2011

Vernal Pond in PA Today, I had time to listen to different folks tell me a story. I ask a neighbor to tell me the

April 5, 2011

I’m a horrible gift-giver. It takes me forever to think about what would delight another person, and so I abandon the task altogether. Other

January 13, 2011

Last night, our doorbell rings at 10:00 PM. On our front porch, a woman in a gray sweater, sweat pants, and flip flops stands shivering.

December 19, 2010

My friend just emailed a picture of my daughter swinging on a glider swing with her daughter. On a glider swing, two friends sit back

September 16, 2010

Children hold hands. They just do. As I walk the children to school this morning, I notice how many of us hold hands naturally. I

August 31, 2010

“Poop? Poop? You’re writing about poop?” my youngest challenged me. “That’s gross, Mom.” Well, what can I say? I don’t always get to choose when

June 2, 2010

Here’s the picture of my friend 2 years ago. She told me I could use this picture (besides, it’s the front page of the paper

May 22, 2010

You’ll never guess where I am. Just a minute ago, I arrived here by limousine to a full day makeover. But it’s not for me;

May 21, 2010