by Mir | Jan 23, 2007 | Big Picture, Everyday Wisdom
I’m pretty sure I’ve talked about this before, but it’s a pet topic of mine and bears repeating, even if I have. (Besides, I can’t find it, if I did. Feel free to tell me I’m getting old and senile; I’ll forget all about it in a few...
by Mir | Jan 16, 2007 | Everyday Wisdom, Questions Answered
Allanna writes: Mir, you pretty thing, you! Did I remember to mention that you’re pretty? And brilliant? My question is this: My husband and I recently bought our first house… and we’re trying to get it to be gorgeous and wonderful. One thing in...
by Mir | Dec 21, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom, Questions Answered
Mmmm… snacks. Mom Nancy writes: Hello Lovely Pretty Mir! My question pertains to a family trip (9hour flight) we’re taking mid-January with three kids under age 9 — one with a peanut allergy. I need some suggestions for snacks in their carry-ons that...
by Mir | Dec 7, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom
Otto found this one, though I would’ve posted it anyway because it’s a good one. In a busy season of holiday madness, it’s great to find little ways to give back, and/or to shift the focus from stuff to connecting with people. Why not go visit...
by Mir | Nov 23, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom
Get off the computer and go tell someone how much they mean to you. I’m on my way to do just that. (I’ll be taking an airplane. If you’re lucky, you can just walk right into the next room. It’s cheaper, and doesn’t require the motion...
by Mir | Nov 21, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom, Questions Answered
Lord knows that I try my hardest to give thoughtful gifts to my kids’ teachers. This is partly because I just love to give a gift that’s well-received, and partly because my children are hellions (and as I can’t just give out the large wads of cash...