Take a Minute
I’m officially overloaded with work obligations and writing tasks. As I sit at my computer, I become annoyed by my cat, Louie Von Whiskers, who
January 4, 2011
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Make Yourself That Somebody
For months, my friend and I travel by this one treacherous patch of sidewalk on our walk to school–the place that dips down towards a
January 3, 2011
Have You Gone Gourmet?
My oldest is turning 9, and we want to make special cupcakes–homemade–for her to bring to school on Monday. I don’t do cupcakes. The Boo
January 2, 2011
Why I Put My Flag Out
I’m in the garage, and I see our old American flag standing at attention in the cobwebbed corner. I decide, for 2011, I want to
January 1, 2011
My New Year’s Resolution: Be Soap
Before we leave to drive home from our holiday travels, we fear enduring the horrific smell in our minivan. On the trip down, both girls
December 31, 2010
Doing Everything Exactly Wrong
I’m reading a book to my daughter that mentions a bunny with a nose that wiggles. I learn that a bunny wiggles her nose for
December 30, 2010
What America Cannot Lose
Elliotts Pharmacy since 1914 Yesterday, I encounter flair in a drugstore. My husband’s family owns the independent pharmacy in the honest town of Fuquay-Varina, North
December 29, 2010
Sledding in My Pearls
Our Saucer Sled It’s late afternoon, and I’m all fixed up for a night out. I even have my pearls on. My youngest daughter stands
December 28, 2010
When You Feel Like Burnt Toast
When you burn food, you apparently ruin it by overcooking. Too much time, too much heat, and the thing burns. This morning, I nearly incinerate
December 27, 2010
Will Eating Snow Kill Me?
Holiday Snowfall Traveling south, we emerge into a winter wonderland. Every direction you turn, you see white fluffy frosting, pure enough to eat. So we
December 26, 2010