How to Survive the Waiting
This morning, a boy turns to me and asks, “Can you give me any tips on how to wait for something?” I’m stumped. I’m floored.
September 2, 2011
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Let Yourself Loose
Driving on the highway in our little old Honda (the one with no air conditioning), I roll down every window and open the sunroof. The
August 29, 2011
I Wasn’t Supposed to Have Even One
All year, I’ve waited for the raspberries. Finally, we have a single ripe berry on the bush this morning. I complain to my husband about
August 28, 2011
Everything Else Can Wait
My youngest arranges all the nail polish bottles on the kitchen table and asks me to paint her toenails. Seriously? I can think of 20
August 27, 2011
What Happens When a Person Teaches Verbs All Day Long
I give my freshmen students a list of 500 of my favorite verbs. I tell them about grapple and fritter and elucidate and debunk. I
August 25, 2011
What I Found in My Garden
This morning, I discover an unusual sight in my raspberry bushes: the bumblebees appear to be sleeping. They attach their fuzzy legs to the berries
August 24, 2011
Why I Love My Mini-Muffin Pan
For the last week, I’ve studied the fine art of mini-muffin making. I think I’m getting better in the kitchen! Every few days, we make
August 22, 2011
Live Wide
My daughter tells me I must come to the garden to see another kind of butterfly. He’s golden. Golden Spotted Butterfly His wing pattern looks
August 21, 2011
What a Child Needs to Hear from You
I’m visiting with my dear friend, the one who told me that the sign of a happy childhood is dirty children. This is my same
August 20, 2011
Does He Really?
I’m reading the forward to Immaculee Ilibagiza’s memoir, Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust. I’m overcome by this quote by Dr. Wayne
August 17, 2011