It's the new year and I've decided to try two new personal projects for 2017: 1. Don't buy anything that isn't necessary. 2. Do ten minutes of yoga every day. Surprisingly (to me), it's the second one that's been the most challenging so far. I've done yoga once since January 1st. ONCE. I have carved … Continue reading On knowing I have plenty…
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On the depths of my soul…
It's exactly one week until my favorite day of the year. It's better than my birthday. Better than Valentines Day. Christmas Eve is my favorite day of the year. When I was younger, Christmas Day ruled all. I think that's true for a lot of us. As children, we look forward to presents and Santa … Continue reading On the depths of my soul…
On wanting what I have…
With only two-ish weeks left in the year (and thank God for that), I've started thinking about New Years resolutions. I do this every year. But the last ten or so years, my resolutions are more about deleting something from my life than about adding. One year, I vowed to go to chain restaurants as … Continue reading On wanting what I have…
On firming it all up…
Can we talk about etiquette for just a second? At what point did "maybe" become an appropriate response to an invitation? When did it become okay to just not respond to an invitation until well after the requested RSVP date and at the near-harassment of the host? I sometimes feel like social media has made … Continue reading On firming it all up…
On filling the voids…
I hate chores. I also hate chaos and clutter. This is just one of many dichotomies about me that annoys the hell out of my husband. He doesn't mind chores, but he also doesn't get nearly as bothered by clutter. We're kind of an awful pair when it comes to that. Ill-matched, at best. I'd … Continue reading On filling the voids…
Use. The. Clutch. 