Live With Flair
Enjoy the archive
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
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.
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
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
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
As You Know, I Love Pickles
Today I bought our family my favorite pickles of all time! Barrel Pickles! Having a favorite pickle makes me me. As I teach my students
When You Don’t Pack Your Lunch
I didn’t pack my lunch today. Now, I find myself in my office at Penn State. I’m hungry! With no lunch and students arriving for
Extraordinary Things
As I begin the book of Luke, I take note of Jesus’ impact on others. With Jesus in the room, as Healer and Teacher, we
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