Afternoon Peaches From the Neighbor’s Tree
They were delicious. My husband and I walked down in the late afternoon, picked juicy peaches, and gobbled them up. They were warm and as
August 2, 2016
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Awaiting the Eggplant
Every morning, I cannot wait to sneak out onto the glistening morning grass to peer into the eggplant bush. Soon, the beautiful glossy purple fruit will
August 1, 2016
“Don’t Be Hard on Yourself”
My friend likes to say, “Don’t be hard on yourself.” She’s good at recognizing when I’m somehow, even in a small way, punishing myself for
July 31, 2016
Higher Water, Better Ride
We visit a river to reserve tubes for tubing down the river. It’s smooth and peaceful. This is exactly what you don’t want when it
July 30, 2016
If You Think About This For a Moment
I read in Psalm 145 three life-changing statements. “The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is
July 29, 2016
July 28, 2016
Another Great Parenting and Coaching Question
I learn to ask this: “If you imagine a picture of yourself at your happiest and most successful in school, what’s happening in that picture?”
July 27, 2016
If You’re Bored: Homemade Bath Bombs!
I thought my days of summer crafts with my daughters were long gone. After all, the girls are 14 and 11. But it’s hot. And
July 26, 2016
Even in the Wilderness
Oh, how I love Deuteronomy 2:7, especially as a 40 year old woman: “The Lord your God has blessed you in all the work of your
July 25, 2016
True in Our Lives
I’ve been thinking about my circumstances as a way God makes certain scripture passages true in my life. What a wonderful challenge to consider that
July 24, 2016