Live With Flair

Enjoy the archive

Search

One Thing Is Needed

I haven’t read the story of Mary and Martha for a while. I find it this morning before church in Luke 10:38-42: Now as they

Read More »

The Snow Squall

The whiteout conditions suddenly swirled around the house like a tornado of snow. We could hardly see the house across the street. The wind howled.

Read More »

A Little Love for You

I often ask students (and myself) this question: How are you taking care of yourself? It’s a great question to unearth mental health practices, joyful

Read More »

Pacing

I’m teaching students how to “pace” their writing. Pace is the speed at which a reader will experience our writing. I teach students to manage

Read More »

A Little Hello

My cat Merlin hardly spent time in plain sight. Once, he lived a scared, anxious, and hidden life. But over the years, we’ve coaxed him

Read More »

What You Appreciate Most

As a college professor, I’ve probably written over 100 recommendations for students as they seek internships, jobs, or graduate school acceptances. I also take phone

Read More »