A couple of weeks ago I posted about how choosing to do the harder things once in awhile is a good thing and how, when we do those things we can be inspired to be more creative and more present in our lives. But what about the times we have too many hard things … Continue reading Over Scheduled
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Dragon Lights
One of the really fun things about living in the Reno area is that for one entire month each year, the city celebrates art, in all its forms. It’s called Artown and all throughout July there are movies, dancing, drum circles, music, watercolor displays, workshops, and every else under the sun that supports a form … Continue reading Dragon Lights
Take the Hard Road (at least once in awhile)
I learned to drive in a beat up 1962 Volkswagen Bug. It was a manual transmission, leaked like a sieve, had rusted out spots in the floor, and rattled its way down the freeway. Most kids I grew up with bettered their driving skills on second hand cars. Just to drive the car, I had … Continue reading Take the Hard Road (at least once in awhile)
Europa
Last weekend we said goodbye to Europa. He was the Head Cat in our household. He had turned 16 earlier this year; Greg has had him since he was a kitten. When I first met him, 10 years go, he was grumpy, set in his ways, had plenty of cat-titude, and didn’t really like … Continue reading Europa
Just For Good
We all have had those things that we've gotten and never used because we were keeping them for special days. They are beautiful, too beautiful to use all the time, we think, possibly because they were expensive or given to us by a loved one, and we don’t want to damage them. So, we … Continue reading Just For Good
A Swedish Midsomer Party
This year Greg and I decided to have a Swedish Midsomer party. Well, maybe I should rephrase that. I decided a party would be fun and Greg went along with the idea. Midsomer is traditionally celebrated on the last Friday between June 19th and the 25th in Sweden. It’s a prelude to the long … Continue reading A Swedish Midsomer Party
Decluttering Stumbling Blocks: Storage Units
I thought I’d tackle storage units today. On the outside, the premise for having a storage unit can seem very practical. For a monthly fee, and short term plan, this can seem like a great way to store your belongings while you travel, while you tidy, or just until you can get the time go … Continue reading Decluttering Stumbling Blocks: Storage Units
Decluttering Stumbling Blocks: Photos
Oh... the photos! One of my "inherited treasures" from my sister was her collection of thousands (not kidding here) of photos. My sister traveled all over the US and at every State or National Park entrance. She would stop the car and take 4 photos. All were the same shot of my nephew, … Continue reading Decluttering Stumbling Blocks: Photos
It’s Okay To Have Stuff
It’s okay to have stuff There. I said it. It just doesn’t seem like a popular topic these days. I belong to several online groups about the life changing magic of tidying up, living a simple life, living tiny, and being minimal. I joined one of these groups because I needed help getting my … Continue reading It’s Okay To Have Stuff
Milk Jug Seedlings Update
In a winter gardening post I mentioned wanting to try planting seeds in milk jugs outside. I had seen this in a post at http://www.agardenforthehouse.com/2018/01/winter-sowing/. It looked like fun and moreover, it looked like a lot less work than growing seedlings indoors. I did try it (sort of) and had less than spectacular results. … Continue reading Milk Jug Seedlings Update
Tread Joyfully 