Love is a Tornado
This morning, my daughter hands me a little card that says her love for me is like a tornado. She drew a picture of a
November 1, 2010
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Why I’m Making a Rite of Passage Ceremony Today
Today, we celebrate my daughter by a rite of passage ceremony that we’ve been thinking about for a long time. We are getting her ears
October 31, 2010
Your Most Memorable Act
Last year, my daughter’s teacher asked me to provide some healthy Halloween treats for the 2nd grade party. Everyone knows how terrible I am at
October 28, 2010
Be Impressively Vulnerable
Yesterday, I admit to my dear friend that I’m not good at being vulnerable. I’m better at listening and giving advice and pretending I have
October 27, 2010
3 Rules of Civility
As I teach about “civility”–showing politeness and regard for others–I realize how foreign of a concept kindness has become. I ask the class why it’s
October 25, 2010
A Glorious Death
Autumn Leaves I’m looking up into the autumn leaves, and I realize I’m watching a glorious death. These colors–this vibrant display of glory–come at the
October 24, 2010
Your 30 Minutes of Free Time
I ask my students what they would do if I gave them 30 minutes of free time. What if I let class out early? How
October 22, 2010
When “Plan A” Fails
Green Tomatoes Before the Frost We hear that a frost will come this week. It seems so tragic: dozens of beautiful tomatoes that never had
October 21, 2010
What You Bring to the Fight
A great big dog and his owner arrive at our front door yesterday. This neighbor has stopped by to visit on the front porch, but
October 20, 2010
A Little Secret
A student announces that she’s no longer drinking. At the beginning of the semester, she tells us she’s known for partying, but today, she wants
October 19, 2010