Embrace Mediocrity
Sometimes I go around the room and ask students to introduce themselves by telling me what they were known for in high school. I learn
September 1, 2010
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Hold My Hand
Children hold hands. They just do. As I walk the children to school this morning, I notice how many of us hold hands naturally. I
August 31, 2010
That Hilarious Staples Commercial
There’s a hilarious Staples commercial that never fails to make me laugh. You know, the one with the father dancing in the aisle saying, “You’re
August 30, 2010
How I Detangle My Life
Before church this morning, I participate in a daily morning ritual with my daughters: I detangle their hair. This is not fun ever. We employ
August 29, 2010
A Taste of My Own Medicine
For all my talk of releasing children into nature, with nothing but pure imagination and the grass beneath their feet, I’m not one to take
August 28, 2010
What You Can Do with a Macy’s Bag
The big red Macy’s bag (the one somebody gave me) almost disappeared into the closet. My husband dug it out a few days ago and
August 24, 2010
After All These Years
Every so often, I have a student who fits the category of “non-traditional.” These students always inspire me. Some include single parents returning to school,
August 23, 2010
What’s Worth Keeping?
Yesterday, my oldest daughter had to choose one object from home that best represents her to share with her class. The teacher wrote: “Find one
August 21, 2010
When You Have to Wait for Something
I’ve been watching a chrysalis in my garden for a week now, and today a gorgeous butterfly emerged. She’s finally here! She’s a female Eastern
August 20, 2010
How to Handle Another Rejection
This morning, I get another rejection for this one novel that I just loved writing. I thought it was so clever, so unique, so compelling.
August 19, 2010