Beautiful But Fatal
I’m relaxing in a neighbor’s backyard, and she leans my lounging chair back to make sure I’m comfortable. Then she exclaims, “Look! The delphinium!” I
June 13, 2011
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Fling Wide Your Gate
Today in church, the pastor challenges me to “open wide the gate of my heart” to God. I know that verb. Open. It
June 12, 2011
If Nothing Changes, Then I Don’t Either
I hate change. It makes me anxious. This morning at Saturday Morning Pancakes, my neighbor (the one who showed me the lady slipper orchid) reminds
June 11, 2011
A Great Idea for a Dinner Party
Living with flair means cultivating the art of hospitality. I’m learning what it looks like to let everybody take part. You give up control, you
June 10, 2011
10 Ways to Laugh as a Family
Yesterday, the Italian Mamas reminded me of the importance of humor in a family. Later, I compile a list for myself of ways I
June 9, 2011
Perceiving Contrast Brings Pleasure
I learn today how sensitive the human eye is to contrast. In fact, perceiving contrast brings pleasure. We actually enjoy it. This explains why I
June 8, 2011
Nobody Likes Perfect People
My daughter’s crying in the backseat because of her horrible dentist appointment. She has cavities. The oldest daughter says, “Look at it this way: Nobody
June 7, 2011
This Could Be Your Shell of Protection
Well, it finally happened. I found an eastern box turtle! She was crossing the street, and after observing her in our backyard, we delivered her
June 6, 2011
My New Favorite Verb
My old favorite verb was grapple. But I found a new one! This week, I let the girls try cream soda for the first time.
June 5, 2011
Suffering is Fertilizer
This morning, we have strawberry pancakes for Saturday Morning Pancakes. The neighbors come over, and the children pull back the netting to harvest the first
June 4, 2011