How to Write a Great Email Subject Line
I’m teaching the fine art of crafting email subject lines, and an interesting rule emerges: Write subject lines that one cannot interchange with any other
October 13, 2011
Live With Flair
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A Good Verb Can Change Your Life
Today I tell a student I have another favorite verb besides grapple. Enhance. I just love this verb. It means to magnify, to raise the
October 12, 2011
My Ruined Fall Photos
I live on a street where, when the leaves change in the fall, they seem lit from within like they’re going up in flames. “You
October 11, 2011
One Little Cane, Passed On
This morning, a neighbor comes by with a shovel to uproot several of my raspberry canes to plant in his own garden. I want to
October 10, 2011
Hearty, Hearty Joy
I love mums! We buy some at the local grocery store, and my husband transplants them. I can’t help but smile when I look at
October 9, 2011
A Secret Place
I read this morning a King James translation of Psalm 91:1: “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under
October 8, 2011
I’ve Completed My Italian Mama Training (Photos from the Italian Mama’s Lunch)
Today, I host my first Italian Mama’s Luncheon. I’ve been in training for over a year to learn the ways of a true Italian Mama.
October 7, 2011
How Embarrassing!
This morning, in my rush to get to class on time, my purse catches on a door handle. I fling back against the door like
October 6, 2011
In Praise of Helpful People
I’m sitting in my office, and I realize the difference it makes when you encounter a truly helpful person. Helpful people inspire me; it’s like
October 5, 2011
Be Careful What You Pray For
This afternoon, a group of children practice their instruments together in my home. One girl drags in an enormous baritone horn, another assembles her flute,
October 4, 2011