A Great Quote from Sweetpea
Last night I took my oldest daughter to a Secret Keeper Girl event. The whole evening aims to inspire young girls to live differently in
August 18, 2010
Live With Flair
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What’s Wrong with This Picture?
As someone who–for nearly a decade–was an expert in unhappiness, I’m learning what makes living with flair so important. At our worst, we become deeply
August 17, 2010
How to Hug Someone Right
Today I hugged Anthony the Cashier. I’m at the grocery store, and I spy Anthony. He doesn’t look so happy. I found out last week
August 16, 2010
A Real Message in a Bottle
Yesterday, a message in a bottle arrived in my mailbox (complete with postage, sand and shells from the beach, and a scroll). Apparently, you can
August 15, 2010
The Easiest Way to Persevere
There’s just too much to do. That’s the problem today. Most people have a threshold. They can balance just so many plates in the air,
August 13, 2010
My Fight with a Ballerina
Early this morning, as the rain drizzles down, I drive across town to a ballet studio. I’ve never in my life been anywhere near a
August 12, 2010
What’s on Your Kitchen Floor?
Late last night, I get out the bucket and the mop. I mop my kitchen floor. It’s nearly 10:00 PM. I fume that no
August 10, 2010
Just Because There’s Space Doesn’t Mean You Have to Fill It
For the first time in 9 years, I’m going to have space. Space and time. Both my daughters will attend elementary school from 8:30-3:00 PM.
August 8, 2010
A Disgusting Flair Moment I Couldn’t Help
I’m emptying a litter box this morning, and I think to myself that it’s impossible to find flair in a moment like this. I didn’t
August 6, 2010
The Real Oscar Moment
I’m walking down the street, balancing two fruit tarts in either hand. The neighbor at the end of my street (the Italian Mama!) has invited
August 5, 2010