Emptying the nest

How I discovered a 28-year-old pen

Listen up as I share the secrets of my discovery with you.  I want you to feel good about discoveries like mine when you come across them in your home.  What did I discover that I haven't parted with over the years as a Dubious MinimalistTM?  While the list is long, a memorable item stands… Continue reading How I discovered a 28-year-old pen

Cheers

On top of the world – a mop, a cat, and a martini

I've watched the Mrs. clean the floors a couple of times over the years.  I love a good old-fashioned floor washing day.  It's not a job that the Mrs. appears to love doing.  She does like it when it is done, though.  Especially when the weather is nice so she can head outside to sit… Continue reading On top of the world – a mop, a cat, and a martini

Adventures · Inspiration

How to embrace your imperfect photos

It's Monday morning - time to get up, rise and shine, and eat a healthy breakfast.  Wait...that was yesterday's breakfast.  Ah, yes, yesterday...I was able to sleep in and not force myself to get up because I was running an hour late.  Ugh...I hate it when we change the clocks ahead an hour. Such is… Continue reading How to embrace your imperfect photos

Adventures · Cheers · Emptying the nest

Tolerance recipes for shared countertops

I grew up learning tidiness isn't a priority for everyone.  I was the one (occasionally mom, too) who desperately wanted a dreamy, beautiful, and tidy home.  I would spend hours reorganizing, cleaning, and labeling things.  I'd leave notes behind for everyone so they'd appreciate my hard work, and to remind them: "This is how it… Continue reading Tolerance recipes for shared countertops

Adventures · Inspiration

How to embrace your oddness on Monday

My brain is fleeting with so many thoughts now that I slept well for two nights in a row, I can't stop my imagination from exploding with unorganized ideas. The only drawback in getting a new mattress is now I don't want to get out of bed in the morning. If you're going to do… Continue reading How to embrace your oddness on Monday

Adventures · Going Gray

1920’s comics – Why Mothers Get Gray

There are many days, in my present life, where I wish mom was still here so I could ask her why grandma saved the strangest things? My grandma was a scrapbook fiend way back in the 1920's.  She was born in 1907 and saved newspaper clippings from the 1920's on.  At least those are the… Continue reading 1920’s comics – Why Mothers Get Gray