My Huge Gardening Mistake
Last night I bragged all about my blueberries, my strawberries, and even my blackberries. My dear friends, older, wiser, and experts in gardening asked if
May 27, 2010
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
One Good Prayer
This morning, I had a few minutes before the walk to school, so I took out my prayer journal. What did I need? What did
May 26, 2010
Lesson Two from the Italian Mama (in 100 Words or Less)
Today I studied meatballs. You need to clothe the meatballs with breadcrumbs (from the ancient bread in the back of the fridge), brown them a
May 25, 2010
The Bad Day Mantra
As far as bad days go for a five year old, this one ranks high. While at her yearly check-up, she discovered she might need
May 24, 2010
The Blessing We Need
A girl with a stuffed unicorn stood by the restrooms at church this morning. I’ve been seeing unicorns everywhere, and each time, I have a
May 23, 2010
After the Limo: Before and After and the Flair of Going Home
Here’s the picture of my friend 2 years ago. She told me I could use this picture (besides, it’s the front page of the paper
May 22, 2010
You Never Know When a Limousine Will Show Up
You’ll never guess where I am. Just a minute ago, I arrived here by limousine to a full day makeover. But it’s not for me;
May 21, 2010
The Best Definition of Courage
My daughter and I were talking about taking her training wheels off and learning to ride a bike. She became very quiet and said, “You
May 20, 2010
2 Lessons from an Italian Mama in 100 Words or Less
1. The mistake people make with their sauce is not letting it simmer long enough. No rush here with my sauce or my life. 2.
May 19, 2010
Bring on the Whimsy
This morning, I saw my neighbor’s dog, Murphy, walking in a bright yellow doggie raincoat. He stood up on his back paws and greeted me,
May 18, 2010