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
Live With Flair
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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
When You Can’t Settle For Less
I do not believe my friend when she says that New Jersey bagels–from her neighborhood– are the best in the world. She calls me from
February 13, 2011
Going to the Bottom of the Well
Just this week, a dear friend of mine describes herself as “holding on to the edge for dear life so she doesn’t fall to the
February 12, 2011
A Picture of the Friend I Want to Be
A local photographer arrives for a photo shoot in my home. I need a professional head shot for my writing, and I have the worst
February 11, 2011
Amazing Valentine Cookies
I approach the table of snacks, and I see that a mother (Laurie) has made the most beautiful Valentine’s cookies. I do not want to
February 10, 2011
And There Was Light!
We’re slumped upon the kitchen table. One daughter labors over math homework while the other colors slowly on paper. I’m answering an email, sighing. The
February 9, 2011
My Top Ten Name Game Questions
If I were to write a book called, “How to Teach with Flair,” I’d have an entire chapter on the power of name games. Before
February 8, 2011
Do I Really Need This?
All afternoon, I consider the difference between perceived need and actual need. If I live my life based on what I perceive I need, I
February 7, 2011
Visualize This
Just now, we return from attending our first college gymnastics meet. At the uneven parallel bars, the gymnasts perform extraordinary movements that, when seen live
February 6, 2011