Live With Flair

This morning, I remind my oldest daughter that she doesn’t need to be perfect, and she doesn’t need to make everybody happy. After years of

As I revise and rearrange chapters in a novel to prepare to present to publishers, I find myself so overwhelmed. Settings, characters, and dialogue swirl

I take some girls ice skating today, and we’re having the best time holding hands as we all go around the rink. But then, an

We all agree that cold rain is our least favorite weather event. We’re walking to school, and suddenly, the dark sky pours down cold rain

I’m learning how to anticipate what’s coming and prepare. Simple things done the night before change the whole mood of the coming day. Small things:

Lately, I’ve been thinking about electrolytes because my new fitness plan tells me–at the end of the day–if I’ve met my nutritional requirements. I’m absolutely

I’m amazed every time. Just when I think my circle of interesting people has closed, I meet a whole new class of incredible people. I’m

We have a mouse in our house! He’s fat, fast, and audacious. I mean, we have three cats. Three cats! My husband sets a live

In a field by my house, the water has collected into a perfect skating pond. Children gather to skate and slide with nothing in their

It all starts again next week. This time, I teach juniors and seniors. We begin with professional materials that include résumés, cover letters, and personal