We use tools for everything, in every aspect of our lives. It doesn’t matter what we are doing, we need some sort of a tool to help us. Some tools are self explanatory. When we cook, we need at least a pan and some heat and maybe something to stir with. When we sleep, we … Continue reading Use Your Tools, Or Let Them Go
Joy
Going With the Flow
I’ve got gray hair. There, I’ve said it. I’ve got gray hair. There was a time when I wouldn’t admit that. I’m sure people knew. We all get gray, but I deluded myself into thinking that no one could tell. . Both my parents had gray hair in their 20’s. Mom’s was more salt and … Continue reading Going With the Flow
A Simple Step in Hope
Over the last week, I’ve watched a story of community and compassion grow in our neighborhood. This is a story of hope and understanding. At a time when so often the news is sad, scary, or angry, this is amazing to see. It started as an email from a frustrated neighbor to our “Nextdoor” … Continue reading A Simple Step in Hope
The Joy of Volunteering
For the next few weeks, I will be at my local arboretum, learning how to work in the gardens there and help with some of the programs. We’ll get classes in the history of the gardens, botany, soil composition, plant nutrition, organic insect control, greenhouse 101, pruning, and how to give great tours. For … Continue reading The Joy of Volunteering
Spring On the Comstock
(Garden Series) Working in my garden brings me joy. I live in the semi rural high desert of Northern Nevada. It's the lower west side of the infamous Comstock Lode. I love it here, but it’s not without it’s challenges. We were listed as the 2nd windiest place in the United States, which is saying … Continue reading Spring On the Comstock
How Do You See Joy?
KonMari Insight Blog Series Did you ever think about how there are different levels to what makes us happy? I really hadn’t until I decluttered my home and life through Marie Kondo’s book, The Life Changing magic of Tidying Up. “Does this spark joy?” It seems like a simple question. You would think you … Continue reading How Do You See Joy?
More Memories …. And what to do with them
KonMari Insight Blog Series. When Greg and I married several years ago, we decided that we would keep a trunk for keepsakes from our adventures together. This included vacations, our wedding, belated honeymoon, day trips, and daily life. We thought it would be an organized way to contain souvenirs and all of the treasures we … Continue reading More Memories …. And what to do with them
Keeping The Memories
KonMari Insight Blog Series. Yesterday a friend asked how I was able to let go of my family stuff. She couldn’t understand how I could let go of the family photos and keepsakes from my mom, dad, and sister. And she really didn’t understand why I was so happy about it. “I’d be worried … Continue reading Keeping The Memories
Key Take Ways About Inheirited Stuff
KonMari Insight Blog Series. Sorting through a deceased loved one's belongings has to be one of the toughest jobs there is. Here are some insights I took away from my journey. Even though I learned most of these much later in the process, they made a huge impact on how I live my life now. … Continue reading Key Take Ways About Inheirited Stuff
Other People’s Things, The Bumpy Road To Joy
KonMari Insight Blog Series. The road to joy is bumpy at times. Sometimes life just happens. All you can do is deal with it and hang on for the ride. Life becomes a blur of constantly reacting to new stresses and you feel like you’re walking on marbles, not really sure where to put your … Continue reading Other People’s Things, The Bumpy Road To Joy
Tread Joyfully 