In the face of loss: When you’re barefoot on the lawn waiting for the fire department
Last Sunday evening, Pete and I were watching Netflix when we smelled smoke. After figuring out the smell was coming from the hallway between the house and the garage and determining that it was a...
Annie Dillard said, "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." How do you spend your days? I find managing my schedule is like trying to wrangle hippos. In my ongoing...
"I grew up transient, with change as my constant. I lived a privileged life in many ways, and benefited from a plethora of experiences denied many of my more settled peers. In fact, I felt competent...
As I type this, the outside temperature is -17 degrees F and wind chill is -42. That's insane. Schools and businesses are closed. Even mail delivery is suspended. I'm hunkered down at home,...
Why I bought an overpriced planner and why it’s not changing my life
I spent my birthday money on an overpriced planner. It hasn't changed my life for two simple reasons: My life changed before I bought it. That's why I bought it. 2. I let go of an...
The Simple Secret to Getting Rid of Piles (of Laundry, Dishes and Paper)
Here it is: are you ready? The secret is do it daily. Make it part of your daily routine. It's simple, but certainly not easy. Decide what will be part of your morning routine and what will be...
