Live With Flair

(my daily blog)

Perched atop a snow drift by my front door today, a package of homemade fudge boasts a bright green ribbon. It’s the same wrapping every

December 15, 2010

This morning, the icy wind blows against the house and whips down the street, determined. The power goes out, and suddenly, the warm yellow glow

December 14, 2010

I receive a desperate email from one of my best students. He’s applying to this great new program, but the deadline’s been changed to tomorrow.

December 13, 2010

I stay home from church today and cough my way through the morning. But I want to create my own Sabbath worship–to start the week

December 12, 2010

Getting small children ready to play in the snow requires patience. Change your agenda for the moment because this is going to take some time.

December 11, 2010

Today, one of my favorite on-line communities, The High Calling, features my flair for the day. Enjoy the beginning of the post here, and please

December 10, 2010

My Skunk Kitty When you’re sick in bed, you have a lot of time to think about your life. You can have bizarre thoughts, brought

December 9, 2010

Typing Out My Flair Yesterday, I receive a sweet email from a wonderful 5th grader in another part of the country. She’s the amazing girl

December 8, 2010

I have a student who already has a career in bread and pastries. She’s a baker who works all through the night baking bread for

December 7, 2010

On a cold day like today, with temperatures below 20 degrees and a wind chill that takes your breath away, I have no choice but

December 6, 2010