As I write this, March is less than 12 hours away from ending and I am absolutely delighted about it. There are several reasons for this, first, April has always been one of my favorite months. My wedding anniversary, … Read More
I enjoy a to do list. It helps me stay focused and recall what tasks are of value and then provides a little rush of dopamine when I get to cross something off. Well, that’s how I normally feel about … Read More
Between Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, February encourages us to think about both the past and the present, separation and connection. Each of these events have associations both positive and negative; we should, of course, celebrate the incredible contribution … Read More
Last week, Quinn and I were doing an early morning walk/run. It was still dark, and we were headed home, when a bright light appeared on our right. A few seconds later, a lady passed us by, power walking, arms … Read More
One of my favorite things about this time of year is when companies provide a summary of my interaction with them. Whether it be the (food) item I ordered most frequently, the music I most listened to, or the kind … Read More
If you’ve been around recently, you know that I thoroughly enjoyed a book on decluttering. The author was so practical and clear in her guidance that when I came across another of her books, I enthusiastically jumped right in. This … Read More
As I continue my decluttering journey, I am trying to examine everything I have. For me, the old adage “out of sight, out of mind” certainly rings true. This means I can easily end up with stuff that seems (and … Read More
I just finished reading an excellent book on decluttering. The author begins by getting clear about what decluttering is and isn’t. It isn’t cleaning or organization, decluttering is about permanently reducing what you have. She then goes on to posit … Read More
Several times a week, I remind Quinn to pay attention to our walk. You see, she tends to look around so much when we are out, that she has almost run into light poles, multiple trees and even a brick … Read More
Years ago, I read about a fascinating study done on firefighters. It had been observed that some of them had (what seemed to be) an almost supernatural ability to predict the path of a fire; allowing for them to intuitively … Read More