Live With Flair

My husband reminded me of a quote that I now repeat to myself when my writing days feel uninspired. The painter Chuck Close famously quipped:

I like listening to the wisdom of athletic people. I recently heard someone talk about how, during a workout, you want times of “active recovery.”

What makes a great holiday isn’t how wonderful the decorations, how tasty the food, or how glamorous the gifts. What makes a great holiday is

When my husband and I host the annual Penn State Christian Grads Christmas party, we love to provide a nice selection of fun non-alcoholic beverages.

This morning, I begin my enormous To Do List, and I feel overwhelmed with tasks and deadlines. It’s a day with too much to do,

David writes powerful words in the midst of Saul hunting him. Imagine how terrified David must have been. Imagine how uncertain of his future. And

To end my semester today, I ask students to tell the class about the writing they were most proud of during the semester. It’s a

Ashley and I had this photo taken during Sarah’s senior photo shoot this year. I thought I’d post it for you! Light Ridge Studio took

Today I spread some good cheer by bringing Christmas cookies to students and colleagues. If you remember, these don’t look particularly beautiful. But they taste

Most successful people I know keep track. They keep track of how much food they eat to avoid overeating. They keep track of how much