A Way to Conquer the Morning (Besides Coffee)
This morning, I wake up so sluggish and crabby that I just can’t imagine walking to school with the children. As I slump out the
January 6, 2012
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Finding the Right Vein
I’m sitting in the doctor’s office, and the nurse enters to draw my blood to check my thyroid. She’s been practicing phlebotomy for over 10
January 5, 2012
Under New Management
I’m driving home from North Carolina, and I see an old restaurant with a dangling sign, half-lit. It says, “Come In! We’re Under New Management!”
December 31, 2011
Graceful Adulthood
Whenever I return to my husband’s little hometown of Fuquay-Varina, NC, I’m always amazed that people actually do grow up. The little children who once
December 26, 2011
3 Ways to Be a Christmas Blessing
As we gather to see friends and family this weekend, I wonder how we might be a true blessing. I’ve spent too many holidays easily
December 21, 2011
Waking Up to Cat Breath
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
The Dangers of Blogging: Some Things Are Just For Now
I think it’s sometimes hard to have a blogger for a spouse. We’re tempted to think about family events in terms of blog entries instead
December 14, 2011
They See What You Don’t See
I’m sending a novel pitch out to agents, and one responds with interest. This means it’s time to send a full proposal: synopsis, character sketches,
December 11, 2011
This Will Hurt
These past few days, I’ve been talking to students and my daughters about what it means to do the right thing. We decide this: It
December 9, 2011
Hope for the Out-of-Tune
Today, the Piano Tuner comes to tune the piano. We have to be very quiet so he can listen. I learn that the Piano Tuner
November 30, 2011