Live With Flair

We’re drinking more water because of this lovely little water dispenser. Today, it’s mint, lime, raspberry, and strawberry.  Tomorrow, we’ll try apple and peach. I

I asked a wise man and father his best parenting advice. He said this: “Extend the same grace to your own children that you show

I’m in San Antonio, and I discover hundreds of little plants that seem to float in the air. I’ve heard of airplants  before, but I

We’re learning how to stay comfortable with being uncomfortable.  It’s a critical life skill, especially for children learning it’s OK to have hard days. It’s

I’m traveling, and I first meet Millie, a dog with three legs whose owner pushes her in a cart. They are companions traveling to Mexico.

We weren’t expecting any blooms after all the snow and frost. But this morning, the blooms surprised us, bringing more joy for their unexpected arrival. 

I learned how to make salmon cakes with canned salmon, chopped red onion, egg, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and cilantro. (Make into patties and brown in

I remain fascinated by the trees in my yard that flower before leafing.  It’s so strange. It’s not what I’m used to. Leaves come first.

Notice, if you will, the secret vernal pond. Springing up every spring, it houses thousands of frog and salamander eggs. Notice the white puffs on

We wake up to snow on the cherry blossoms–in April!   But we know how to find the flair: it’s strange and whimsical and memorable. It’s