Live With Flair

Today I recall Polly Wiessner’s research on the Ju/’hoansi Bushmen in Africa. I love how she discusses “Firelight Talk” and how the community would gather to share

Today I talk to the Italian Mama, and her wisdom reminds me to slow down, know my limits, and relax into life in my forties.

Since last Tuesday, I’ve learned more about my kidneys–and kidneys in general–than I ever dreamed I could or would. I had a kidney stone (and

I’m feeling so much better! But I’m so tired; the day feels slow and deliberate. I reduce every activity down so that I’m mostly resting.

I take a gentle little stroll right before a rainstorm. I noticed the lilac, the bright red azalea, the pink dogwood, the yellow and orange

(Pain has significantly decreased! Praise God! I’m on the mend!) All day, I consider a quote from a wise woman. She mentions that, when it

My back pain results were supposedly an enormous kidney stone as revealed by the renal ultrasound. I would need surgery! I canceled a trip to

I’m at the doctor’s office because of severe back pain. I have so much trouble finding meaning, beauty, and purpose in physical pain. It’s just

The number one word I hear from students during this last week of class before finals is this: overwhelmed.  I’ve been there! I am there!

To prepare for the Warm Welcome as my daughters arrive home from school, I rush around the house, waking it up with lights, candles, a