Seeing Inside Your Knot
I’m trying to untie a jumbled mass of a thin gold necklace from my daughter’s jewelry box. A tangled knot on the chain challenges me
January 15, 2012
Live With Flair
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One Thing Leads to Another (Pictures of the Cauliflower Mac-n-Cheese)
First, flaxseed. Now? I’m pureeing cauliflower. I have photographic proof that I actually served cauliflower mac-n-cheese (only it wasn’t cheese; it was cauliflower). Adventures in
January 14, 2012
One-Eyed Jack Learns Synchronized Napping
You know the story of sweet Jack. We found him wounded and frail with a broken tail, a cut mouth, and a missing eye. We
January 13, 2012
Attempting Homemade Naan
Last night, I attempt homemade naan (Indian flatbread). I’m learning that trying new culinary tasks–especially ones with great potential for failure–represents part of living with
January 12, 2012
When Your Greatest Strength is Weakness
This morning, I hear the Local Artist pray that our friend could “have the strength to rest” today. The expression sticks; it takes strength to
January 11, 2012
“You Keep Glancing”
This morning, I enter the elementary school’s gym to retrieve my daughter for her dentist appointment. It falls right in the middle of her very
January 10, 2012
It Never Gets Old
The new semester begins, and I enter the room to greet a fresh group of students. The magnificent people sitting there fill me with wonder
January 9, 2012
Things I Must Admit
Today, as I put the house back in order from the holidays, I turn up the radio and belt out the song with my horribly
January 8, 2012
Under Occlusion
Right about this time of year, my hands inevitably crack and bleed. The knuckles, red and leathery, reveal winter fissures that make me wince. Nearly
January 7, 2012
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