Live With Flair

This morning I woke up thinking about some things I should do but had no desire to do. This list included cleaning my bathroom and

I love the book of Deuteronomy. Jesus quotes frequently from this book (and also the Psalms!), and once a seminary professor of mine said, “Jesus

The Italian Mama recently wisely advised me to take the best care of myself as I can in my 40’s because in the 50’s and

I’ve learning to truly hibernate in February—at least creatively. It’s bitter cold, snowy, and dark out there. I used to feel like something was wrong

I’ve talked to friends just like me who enjoy certainty and clear future plans. As the COVID pandemic continues, we ask questions about our semesters,

Snow falls again here in Pennsylvania. We wake up, blanketed by white again. This means we bundle up to shovel the snow again.  But it’s

I’m learning that teaching, grading, parenting, married life, friendship–all the things I do (and all the things you do in whatever category) should mostly involve

After my neighbor let me borrow a pair of hers, I ordered some Yaktrax so I could walk more easily on ice and snow. They

As my husband and I walk out onto the frozen lake, it occurs to me how we’re walking on water. I marvel at the strange beauty

I think I’ve discovered my perfect grading strategy. Three at a time! Just three projects / portfolios / essays–whatever it is, I just grade three