Verb of the Week
This morning, I talk to a student about the verb “rehabilitate.” It means to restore to normal, to recover, to reestablish good working order. In
August 1, 2011
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Returning to a Garden
Arriving home, we immediately check on the blackberries. Deep black berries burst on the vine; we gobble them up and leave the red ones to
July 31, 2011
What You Will Think About Today
The “father of air conditioning,” Willis Haviland Carrier, claims he had a flash of genius while waiting for a train. He began thinking about temperature
July 27, 2011
A Challenge
I’m listening to the Director of Operations for the International Justice Mission in Southeast Asia. He makes three statements that can reshape my purpose in
July 26, 2011
What’s in Your Fun Box?
I’m watching a mother bring out her “fun box” for her children during a long meeting. The “fun box” contains modeling clay, puzzles, interesting snacks,
July 25, 2011
As Strong as This?
Yesterday, I examined the cattails by a beautiful pond. I’ve always studied cattails. As a child, I learned how the cattails hid the nests of
July 23, 2011
You Can Go Where Others Cannot
Today my daughter announces that she hates being so short. “Everyone else my age is taller than I am!” I want to deny it. I
July 20, 2011
“She was generous with her life.”
Today, I hear a woman describe another woman by saying, “She was generous with her life. She expected nothing in return for what she gave
July 19, 2011
Dance Instead
I’m driving to meet some women for karaoke. You know I cannot sing. At all. But I say, “yes,” to this kind of invitation precisely
July 18, 2011
I Just Wanted to Remind You
This morning, I wanted to take you someplace to remind you how beautiful the world can be. Even when there’s heartache, somewhere a rainbow shimmers
July 17, 2011