Live With Flair

Today in church, the pastor remarks that God makes us dwell in dark places, and one of the reasons is to learn perseverance. How true!

In the five years I’ve lived here, I’ve never gone to the Farmer’s Market that’s right down the road. But today, my neighbor reminds me

I look up at the clock and realize I’ve haven’t posted my blog, and my personal deadline is 5:00 PM. There’s no real punishment for

My friend reminds me today that if I feel panic, I’m out of step with God’s spirit. The word originates from the Greek god, Pan,

I’m roasting enormous beets, and by the time I’ve unwrapped them from their foil pouches, my hands, the counter, and even the kitchen floor is

My youngest comes to find me early this morning to report the terrible news: The tomato hornworms have returned. Tomato Hornworm These pests destroy my

My daughter plans a sunrise walk through the forest this morning. We wake at 5:00 AM and bring a flashlight, a breakfast, and sweatshirts. She

After a dreary few days of rain and cool weather, we return to the woods for a walk. I take my camera because after all

I’m reading the book of Proverbs and taking notes on what it means to be a fool. My list grows long. (This is the shortened

I learn from a former nurse about the concept of “unconditional positive regard” for every single patient.  Something about the phrase resonates with me because