Live With Flair

I love teaching Ander Monson’s “Essay as Hack” essay. He inspires us to continue to write essays for various reasons, but my favorite reason is

Sometimes, I just feel so out of sorts. I forget who I am, what I’m made for, why I’m here, and how I’m supposed to

Right this very moment, in a huge bowl, I have chunks of fresh pineapple, chicken, red pepper, onion, and mushroom marinating in Italian dressing. Later,

Today in class, we talk about campaigns for social change. We talk about problems we see around us. For the past few semesters, students report

My friends on the walk to school point out the fresh woodpecker excavations in the pine tree. I research the habitat of the pileated woodpeckers

As I continue to study the strongholds of appearance, affluence, and achievement, I talk to many folks who just want more money. I’ve actually only

As we walk to school in the lonely doom and gloom of another cold, dark morning, I snap a photo. The day feels heavy. Then,

Today I remember that God is a Sustainer. It’s a great verb! Sustain means to strengthen, support, encourage, and carry–both mentally and physically. As I

I’m learning that sleep isn’t the most important thing or the crucial component for peace and happiness. I used to get so mad if I

Today I hear a great speaker, Jada Edwards, who reminds the audience that “no one can tell your story better than you.” She encourages us