Can You Remember Your 8th Grade English Teacher?
I’m chopping romaine lettuce this morning, and all of a sudden, I’m back in 8th grade. It’s 1988. My teacher, Mrs. Guiles, tells the class:
June 27, 2010
Live With Flair
Enjoy the archive
Flair with Introverts
I’m learning that flair assumes many forms. Many introverted forms. Forms like puzzles and card games. If you hang out with my husband and his
June 26, 2010
Why Bother with Christianity?
If you can be happy without Jesus, why bother? I’ve been thinking about this lately. I’ve been thinking about all the happiness blogs people have
June 25, 2010
Why You Need Artistic Friends
I’m an embarrassment to the world of arts and crafts. I’ve never even used a glue gun. But when you spend a day with an
June 24, 2010
A Stranger Tells Me His Secret
Many of my flair moments in the past 90 days occurred during conversations with strangers: the tired woman at the grocery store, the neighborhood boy,
June 23, 2010
10 Things You Learn About Life When You Go to the Beach
1. Don’t have lots of stuff. The sand gets in everything, and it’s a lot to manage when you’re tired. Less is more. 2. Listen
June 22, 2010
The Picture of the One-Eyed Cat
Here is my one-eyed cat. He likes to lounge around with his best friend, Snowflake, who I think looks like an upside down skunk. She’s
June 21, 2010
The Real Teal and Strobe Light
I’m not a good traveler. I have massive anxiety when it comes to travel, I get homesick, and I get all out of sorts with
June 20, 2010
My Tantrum in the Parking Lot
Well, let’s just say that I threw a little tantrum in the parking lot yesterday. But in my defense, I’ll set the scene: I’m in
June 19, 2010
What Gets You Out of Balance?
A couple of days ago, everybody complained about the water in the pool. After a rainstorm, the pH levels of our public pool were “off.”
June 18, 2010