Is There Such a Thing?
Today, my friend tells me I have the spiritual gift of “celebration.” Is there such a thing? There must be! Living with Flair has been
December 15, 2011
Live With Flair
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The Dangers of Blogging: Some Things Are Just For Now
I think it’s sometimes hard to have a blogger for a spouse. We’re tempted to think about family events in terms of blog entries instead
December 14, 2011
Good Choice!
While out to lunch with a friend, I order nachos (boring, I know). The waiter responds with a huge smile and exclaims, “Good choice!” When
December 13, 2011
Only You
Today, I recall the First Lady’s quote, “I can only be Michelle Obama.” She doesn’t try to be anybody else. The statement resonates. I
December 12, 2011
They See What You Don’t See
I’m sending a novel pitch out to agents, and one responds with interest. This means it’s time to send a full proposal: synopsis, character sketches,
December 11, 2011
A Beautiful Answer to Prayer
My daughter gives permission to share the following true story that just delights me: I’m tucking my daughter in bed, and she opens up and
December 10, 2011
This Will Hurt
These past few days, I’ve been talking to students and my daughters about what it means to do the right thing. We decide this: It
December 9, 2011
What We’re Meant For
Today I notice the Weeping Cherry, and the beautiful intricacy of the ice on her limbs captures my attention. Ice on the Weeping Cherry A
December 8, 2011
It Begins When it Ends: Saying Farewell to Students
As the semester ends at Penn State, I face these students one last time. We’ll never be together like this–in this way–again. These freshman will
December 7, 2011
Everything You Need
My neighbor tells me that a little mouse is wintering in the sandbox by her woodpile. Her daughter discovered him yesterday when she lifted the
December 6, 2011