Giving Your Full Attention
This afternoon, a friend tells me about a seminar she attended. She describes the teacher as someone who “gave his full attention to each person.”
August 3, 2011
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
A Message from a Pandora Sphinx Moth
I arrive into my driveway, and an enormous Pandora Sphinx Moth greets me. The moth–as big as my own hand–sits with authority as if sent
August 2, 2011
Verb of the Week
This morning, I talk to a student about the verb “rehabilitate.” It means to restore to normal, to recover, to reestablish good working order. In
August 1, 2011
Returning to a Garden
Arriving home, we immediately check on the blackberries. Deep black berries burst on the vine; we gobble them up and leave the red ones to
July 31, 2011
The Way You Should Go
On our journey home from Colorado, an older and wiser couple drive one hour ahead of us. They warn us of traffic or storms. They
July 30, 2011
7 Lessons from the Elevator
I’m teaching my daughters elevator etiquette. 1. When the doors open, stand aside to let others exit before you enter. 2. Allow those with
July 29, 2011
If You Give a Child an Atlas
As we approach Burlington, Colorado, my daughter notices the Kit Carson County Carousel on the atlas. We spontaneously decide to follow the signs off the interstate
July 28, 2011
What You Will Think About Today
The “father of air conditioning,” Willis Haviland Carrier, claims he had a flash of genius while waiting for a train. He began thinking about temperature
July 27, 2011
A Challenge
I’m listening to the Director of Operations for the International Justice Mission in Southeast Asia. He makes three statements that can reshape my purpose in
July 26, 2011
What’s in Your Fun Box?
I’m watching a mother bring out her “fun box” for her children during a long meeting. The “fun box” contains modeling clay, puzzles, interesting snacks,
July 25, 2011