Put It Over There
(and Other Things We Say About Junk) Photo by todd kent on Unsplash I’ve already written eight articles about the clearing out at my house, and I organized them neatly in this list. I’m good like that — creating lists and piles of things is my jam. The lists keep me busy and help...
Escaping The Hurry
Can I ask you a personal question? Promise me you’ll answer honestly. Are you in a hurry? By that, I mean… Do you count the cars as you approach a stoplight and get in the shortest line?Do you change lines in a store or a bank?Do you multitask so...
My Husband Was a Keeper — In More Ways Than One
No one who knows me would doubt that I adored my late husband, Bob. He meant so much to me. Bob was the kindest person I’ve ever known, truly. He “saw” me, and still loved me — for that, I will be eternally grateful. When we got married, I and my...
Little Things Mean A Lot
Back in the day, three kids meant cram-packed kitchen cabinets. Being well-stocked and never running out of food required planning, money, and adequate space. Living alone in a big house, I can make different choices. Particularly in the grocery shopping department. It’s just me now, and for two years...
The Joy of Moving Things Around (and Out)
Or the surprising benefits of minimizing Have you ever thought about the time you invest in managing all your stuff? Maybe it’s your investment in the caring of things — the yard, the floors, all those windows in your big house. Perhaps you invest emotional energy worrying about upgrading a possession...
What Happens When You Can’t Take It Anymore?
Are you tired of the crap lying around your house? Or in your car? Your workplace? I sure am! Last year, with the Ninja Writers’ encouragement, I embarked on a yearly theme of organization. I started out with Marie Kondo’s book about tidying up. Hubby and I tried to...