What You’ve Been Given
It’s officially winter here. Snow swirls up and settles, finally, on the land. But it’s the worst kind of snow because there’s not enough
December 2, 2010
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Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
The One Word Reminder
Years ago, I read a parenting book about the power of the one word reminder. Instead of spouting out long, elaborate directions to children, especially
November 30, 2010
Answer with Joy
Winterberry Holly This weekend, I could not help my fascination with winterberry holly. I love how vibrant the berries appear against a drab late-autumn landscape.
November 22, 2010
When the Competition is You
Last night for Neighborhood Fitness Group, we dance our normal dances and crawl around like wild animals. But then, the children beg for “The Jump
November 16, 2010
More Than Enough
A long time ago, a friend of mine remarked that you can see things more clearly in the late autumn and winter. She said that
November 11, 2010
The Next Step
My one-eyed cat, Jack, has taken another important step. Remember how wounded and sick Jack was? How unattractive and miserable? We brought him home
November 10, 2010
It Really Works!
Green Tomatoes Leftover from Summer I was a doubter about the whole ripening-tomatoes-in-the-basement plan. Everybody said they would rot. Everybody said they wouldn’t taste the
November 6, 2010
When “Plan A” Fails
Green Tomatoes Before the Frost We hear that a frost will come this week. It seems so tragic: dozens of beautiful tomatoes that never had
October 21, 2010
The Fence Around Your Life
I’m driving with a friend who flew all the way from the West Coast to see me for the weekend. This friend knows how to
October 9, 2010
When You Start to Feel Old
After church, I’m chopping vegetables to add to my pasta sauce, and I remember my garden. I haven’t harvested in weeks because the season’s over.
October 3, 2010