Live With Flair

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Last night I brought my favorite game (Scrabble) to a swank wine and cheese party. All the women looked like they just came from the

August 14, 2010

There’s just too much to do. That’s the problem today. Most people have a threshold. They can balance just so many plates in the air,

August 13, 2010

Early this morning, as the rain drizzles down, I drive across town to a ballet studio. I’ve never in my life been anywhere near a

August 12, 2010

You have to write it in your own handwriting. And you have to hide it for the person to find later (when they least expect

August 11, 2010

Late last night, I get out the bucket and the mop. I mop my kitchen floor. It’s nearly 10:00 PM. I fume that no

August 10, 2010

In the middle of the night, my daughter finds me and asks: “Mom, is it true that moose are going extinct?” The question has her

August 9, 2010

For the first time in 9 years, I’m going to have space. Space and time. Both my daughters will attend elementary school from 8:30-3:00 PM.

August 8, 2010

Like so many other moms, I’m trying to limit all TV and electronics this summer. I’ve read too much research about what “screen time” does

August 7, 2010

I’m emptying a litter box this morning, and I think to myself that it’s impossible to find flair in a moment like this. I didn’t

August 6, 2010

I’m walking down the street, balancing two fruit tarts in either hand. The neighbor at the end of my street (the Italian Mama!) has invited

August 5, 2010