Small Deposit, Big Return
Frost covers the clover this morning. Frost Melts on the Clover The children bend down, astonished by these small deposits of tiny white ice crystals.
December 2, 2011
Live With Flair
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Something New to Try: Growing a Pineapple in Your Kitchen
Today, with my sore throat, chills, and aches, I walk around campus as one wading through swampland. What good can come of this day? I
December 1, 2011
Hope for the Out-of-Tune
Today, the Piano Tuner comes to tune the piano. We have to be very quiet so he can listen. I learn that the Piano Tuner
November 30, 2011
The Happy Greeting
Last year, I learned the power of the Warm Welcome when folks return home, but last night, our family considered the importance of the Happy
November 29, 2011
3 Lessons from a Magnificent (But Terrifying) Spider
Today I meet a cross orbweaver spider. Cross Orbweaver Spider In the cooler weather, I know these spiders find warmth inside my house. Spiders terrify
November 28, 2011
I Didn’t Even Know I Was Empty
The original title of this blog was, “In Praise of Big Breakfasts.” I married into a family of big breakfast eaters. My mother-in-law, up before
November 27, 2011
Your Own Mulling Spices
I put a tablespoon of mulling spices in a pot of water and allow them to simmer. These mulling spices include dried orange peel, cloves,
November 26, 2011
How to Write a Great Holiday Letter
After years of trying to write good Christmas letters, I realize that my own letters fall into one of three categories. 1. Too Much Information2.
November 25, 2011
Feast on the Empty
We’re walking in the woods this Thanksgiving Day, and autumn has starved the whole landscape of color. When I look up, I see tree
November 24, 2011
Cutest Turkey Vegetable Platter
I find this adorable vegetable platter made to look like a turkey (thank you, Amy Locurto at “Living Locurto” for the great idea), and I
November 23, 2011