A Story Worth Sharing
I’m following the story of a friend of mine who has donated half her liver to a friend. Today, I read a post by her
February 23, 2011
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Who Thinks of Habakkuk?
This morning, I recall the prayer of the prophet Habakkuk. I normally don’t think about Habakkuk on the walk to school (who would?), so
February 22, 2011
Licking the Blender Whisk
It’s a snow day in our county, and the children and I make cookies to frost. The girls crowd around me and eagerly reach for
February 21, 2011
What Good Is This?
I’m trying new recipes from my 5 Ingredient cookbook, and today I attempt “Ginger Beets.” Ginger Beets I’ve never roasted beets before. I scrub off
February 20, 2011
Real Men Vacuum
On Saturday mornings in my household, we all pitch in to clean and reset the house for the next week. Children dust and organize rooms.
February 19, 2011
Secret Agent Life
This morning, I read about how a businessman responds to a doctor’s order to go to a train station and “look for someone who needs
February 18, 2011
When Your Scars Leak (Warning: Graphic Image of a Cat’s Infected, Although Missing, Eye)
Yesterday, my daughter cries out that Jack’s scar is leaking. Remember Jack? Our one-eyed cat, over this past year, seemed fully recovered from the day
February 17, 2011
Walking on Water
This morning, the lawns become ice skating rinks. The children are so light they can skate across the surface of the snow without falling through.
February 16, 2011
Next Time, Try This
I’m sitting next to a stack of essays, coffee in one hand, pen in the other. As I read, I celebrate great writing with enthusiastic
February 15, 2011
You Don’t Bug Me
This morning, a little boy who walks with me to school every day hands me a Valentine. He’s not a big talker, and he delivers
February 14, 2011