How to Enter a Room with Flair
I walk into a room and wonder who’s going to talk to me. Inevitably, I spiral into a self-conscious moment. I’m waiting for my daughters
October 6, 2010
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
The Ridiculous Ritual
Last night, the neighborhood children gather in our basement for Monday Night Fitness Group. It’s cold, dark, and dreary in the evenings now, so our
October 5, 2010
What I Cannot Change
The Braiding Impression Over the weekend, I braid little braids all over my daughter’s wet hair. In the morning, we unravel her hair. She loves
October 4, 2010
When You Start to Feel Old
After church, I’m chopping vegetables to add to my pasta sauce, and I remember my garden. I haven’t harvested in weeks because the season’s over.
October 3, 2010
Stick with Them
Our One-Eyed Cat A year ago, we brought home a sick cat with one eye. Remember how he didn’t purr, and then, after months of
October 2, 2010
The Ache You Need
My little one’s molar has been hurting her for months. She’s already had a root canal (we definitely needed to invoke the Bad Day Mantra
October 1, 2010
He’s Making Stilts
At 7:30 AM, I’m drinking coffee at the breakfast table and attempting to grade papers. Our neighbor (the one who stops by occasionally and says,
September 30, 2010
I’m Taking You with Me
This morning, I dread that one student who looks me in the eye and says, “I just don’t care.” He’s required to take this class
September 29, 2010
Bravo!
I’ve been known to applaud students right in the middle of class if they say something something great. I’ve been known to cry “Bravo!” and
September 28, 2010
One Nice Thing
On this abysmally wet and dreary day, I find my umbrella only half works. I’m dripping wet as I lug my books for class, my
September 27, 2010