Layer Up
On a cold day like today, with temperatures below 20 degrees and a wind chill that takes your breath away, I have no choice but
December 6, 2010
Live With Flair
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How to Be Sick with Flair
All night long, a fever rages, and I can’t keep warm no matter what I do. I’m coughing so much that I actually lose my
December 5, 2010
Stencil Me In
Snowman Pancake This morning, we invite some neighbors to join us for our Saturday Morning Pancakes. My artistic neighbor sees the pancakes and immediately makes
December 4, 2010
Will Technology Destroy My Teaching?
This morning my daughter announces that her class is going on a field trip to the University Astronomy Lab. Her personal favorite planet is Jupiter.
December 3, 2010
What You’ve Been Given
It’s officially winter here. Snow swirls up and settles, finally, on the land. But it’s the worst kind of snow because there’s not enough
December 2, 2010
How College Should Be
Last night, an entire class of students comes by my house with food for a huge potluck. This isn’t part of the job description of
December 1, 2010
The One Word Reminder
Years ago, I read a parenting book about the power of the one word reminder. Instead of spouting out long, elaborate directions to children, especially
November 30, 2010
Belongingness?
I learned last week about the word “belongingness.” It’s the human need to feel like we belong to a group and that we are part
November 29, 2010
My Daughter’s Perspective on Holiday Shopping
We’re in a glitzy store, admiring all the ornaments and enjoying the holiday smells. As my children wander down the aisles to observe the dazzling
November 28, 2010
Snowflake Photography
Early this morning, the children race around the house to announce the news: Snow! Just flurries, but still the excitement mounts as the sun rises
November 27, 2010