Live With Flair

(my daily blog)

I’m driving to the Department of Motor Vehicles, and I realize this is the last thing I want to be doing. But when you live

November 2, 2011

This morning, a boy turns to me and asks, “Can you give me any tips on how to wait for something?” I’m stumped. I’m floored.

September 2, 2011

My little one’s molar has been hurting her for months. She’s already had a root canal (we definitely needed to invoke the Bad Day Mantra

October 1, 2010

Our acorn stockpile wasn’t such a great idea after all. A few days ago, I learned that acorns contain bitter tannins that interfere with a

September 20, 2010

I’ve been watching a chrysalis in my garden for a week now, and today a gorgeous butterfly emerged. She’s finally here! She’s a female Eastern

August 20, 2010

My oldest daughter has a horrible ear infection that’s so bad that the doctor actually looks inside her ear and says, “This is just a

July 19, 2010