My New Year’s Resolution: Be Soap
Before we leave to drive home from our holiday travels, we fear enduring the horrific smell in our minivan. On the trip down, both girls
December 31, 2010
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
What America Cannot Lose
Elliotts Pharmacy since 1914 Yesterday, I encounter flair in a drugstore. My husband’s family owns the independent pharmacy in the honest town of Fuquay-Varina, North
December 29, 2010
Sledding in My Pearls
Our Saucer Sled It’s late afternoon, and I’m all fixed up for a night out. I even have my pearls on. My youngest daughter stands
December 28, 2010
What We Most Want
Finally, at 6:00 AM, we agree to open presents. This is only after the 2:00 AM squeal alert that presents had arrived under the tree.
December 25, 2010
Light in the Darkness
In the hustle and bustle of this Christmas Eve day, I pause to think about my electric candles set in every window of our home.
December 24, 2010
A Christmas Gift to Yourself
I’m sitting around a table with other couples, all in their 30’s and 40’s. As we talk about the different activities we’re encouraging our children
December 23, 2010
Christmas Disorder (This Place is a Disaster!)
Gingerbread Disaster I’m decorating gingerbread cookies with my 5 year old and her little friend. A blanket of frosting and sprinkles covers the counter tops,
December 22, 2010
How You Know You’re Getting Better
Do you remember the story of my one-eyed cat, Jack? We rescued this wounded kitty and brought him into our home. He couldn’t even purr,
December 20, 2010
But We Didn’t
Last night, our doorbell rings at 10:00 PM. On our front porch, a woman in a gray sweater, sweat pants, and flip flops stands shivering.
December 19, 2010
Somebody Needs This
Last week–during my horrible cold– my neighbors express their concern for me in. . . soup. First came the hearty meatball soup with spinach and
December 17, 2010