This Isn’t Normal
I’m standing in my clothes, waist high in water. I’m baptizing, with my husband, a great friend. I’m invited to join in this ancient ritual,
July 18, 2010
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Why We Need Impossible Goals
I remembered lines from Lewis Carroll’s characters this morning about “impossible things.” Alice laughed. “There’s no use trying,” she said, “one can’t believe impossible things.”“I
July 17, 2010
A Science Experiment About My Mood
Last night we picked wild Queen Anne’s Lace for a science experiment. I wanted to show the girls how capillary action works. The stem of
July 16, 2010
What $5.00 Bought Me This Morning
My 10 year old neighbor has started a garden and pet care business. His flyer says he’s “responsible, caring, and dependable. . . since 1999.”
July 15, 2010
The Spiritual Principle from My Hair
Our hair is dry and completely damaged by all the chlorine we swim in. I’ve tried special shampoos and various conditioners, but nothing seems to
July 14, 2010
The Eraser with Flair
We’ve moved past silly bands in my house. Now, it’s Sugar Shack Erasers. These little erasers come in the form of cheesecakes, donuts, ice-cream cones,
July 13, 2010
What We’ve Known For a Long Time
I read an article on the bus yesterday that recounts the results of a number of happiness studies. Researchers want to know if happiness is
July 12, 2010
My Extraordinary Night Out
What happens when you don’t need to find the extraordinary moment in the common thing because, well, everything around you is already packaged and delivered
July 11, 2010
Writing Atop a Double-Decker Bus with WiFi
I’m doing something I’ve never done before: I’m riding atop a double-decker bus on the way to Manhattan. I’m with complete strangers. But here’s what
July 10, 2010
How to Live in Luxury
Luxurious or lavish things do not need to be expensive. I’m learning that luxury can be sought in the right mindset. There’s something biblical about
July 9, 2010