April 28, 2019: Decluttering: The Fine Art of Letting Go and Holding On
“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.”-– Havelock Ellis We made a commitment in January, to begin the process of decluttering and organizing our household. When we sold the home we had
April 20, 2019: A Simple Step to Save our World
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead In 1969 at the midst of the anti-war movement, leaded gas, smoke filled air in industrial
April 14, 2019: Searching for Signs of Spring
"Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." --Marcus Aurelius Spring, this year in New England, has taken her time in making her appearance. The signs of her approach have been subtle, camouflaged by
April 7, 2019: Travelers on a Journey
“Everyone you meet is a part of your journey, but not all of them are meant to stay in your life. Some people are just passing through to bring you gifts; either they're blessings or lessons.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The
March 31, 2019: On The Road Again
"Here we go, on the road again Like a band of Gypsies we go down the highway We're the best of friends Insisting that the world keep turnin' our way." Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson Ready to rock and roll! Our van is "chock full"
March 24, 2019: Return of the Blackbird
"The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also." Harriet Ann Jacobs When one reflects on signs of Spring, there’s a potpourri of signs and memories that bring joy to our winter
March 17, 2019: Searching for Four-Leaf Clovers
"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." Desmond Tutu Did you know that the odds of finding a four-leaf clover in a typical patch is about one
March 10, 2019: Spring Cleaning Our Lives
"It’s time for a spring cleaning of your thoughts. It’s time to stop just existing, it’s time to start living." Steve Maraboli it’s a tradition at the beginning of January, to set New Year resolutions, and create goals of
March 3, 2019: A Necessary Change of Attitude
It’s that time of year again! Our home decluttering project has been put on the back burner while we’re getting ready to meet with our accountant. Being self-employed means you have to keep track of all the myriad of details
February 23, 2019: The Penalty of Procrastination
“Procrastination is like a credit card: it’s a lot of fun until you get the bill.” ~ Christopher Parker It’s that time of year again, where my tendency to procrastinate mundane tasks has me paying the price. When you own a