Live With Flair
Enjoy the archive
Thoughtful Listening
Today, everyone in class agreed that nobody really listened to each other during the first presidential debate. We all agreed, for once, that we miss
I Suppose I Had Been Worried
My COVID-19 test returned negative less than 24 hours later. I was so relieved! I supposed I didn’t realize how worried I was. After all,
Sitting and Listening and an Update
Lately, students come to my Zoom office hours to talk. It’s wonderful. I sit and listen. I ask all my good questions. I see their
The Home Scents of Autumn: Homemade Simmer Spices
I’ve been making my own mulling spices—or technically simmer spices— for years. I love humidifying my kitchen, too, to help ease the dryer air of
Underground Secrets
Well, I find evidence of voles in my yard. Before I realize the damage they can inflict on my young Plumcot tree, I find myself
Breakfast Motivation
I discovered a Pumpkin Spiced Pancake recipe that I love! It’s from Bakerita right here: https://www.bakerita.com/gluten-free-vegan-pumpkin-pancakes/ Enjoy!!
The Blocked Path
My little flair moment came early this morning as I complained about my blocked path from the parking structure to my campus classroom. The sidewalks
When You No Longer Have Time to Get Nervous
Something I love about this fresh season of work and opportunity involves being just busy enough that I don’t have time to overthink or get