"Never - I mean, never, ever, start the new year off with a pity party. You should kick off the new year on a positive note." Famous words of wisdom spoken from a Procrastinator. Procrastinators are pity party planners, yes they are. Not like the Pro-doers who: Set goals. Hit the gym. Lose weight. Clear… Continue reading When a pity party is okay
Month: January 2018
How photos funnel creativity for blog posts
Monday, Monday, Monday...the dreaded day of the week. Do you ever feel blue on Monday? I know I do. What do I do to channel new thoughts to overcome the blues that block my blog writing? I look up first. Pictures of the blue sky always make me smile. Doing so helps me realize I'm a small… Continue reading How photos funnel creativity for blog posts
An oddball and some tissue paper
Dessy is a model cat - she poses no matter what I catch her doing. She's obsessed with paper. And olives. And my husband. She's a quirky cat. We're hopeless since we discovered both cats are in love with the tissue paper from Christmas. As perfect (as we can be) cat owners, we've left pieces… Continue reading An oddball and some tissue paper
There’s love behind them there 1940’s toys…
I say, dear, "Your mother's collection of vintage toys is winsome." Such eloquent words have never been spoken about my eclectic assortment of 1940's toys, by anyone, at any time, at least that I can recollect. Even if I can't remember mom describing them using that term, she wanted me to have her toys to… Continue reading There’s love behind them there 1940’s toys…
How cookies lead to mice allergies
Once upon a time, (23 years ago) I ate a whole bag of peanut M&Ms. Yep, a whole bag. It wasn't in one setting, but close to it. Not that it is the best excuse for my indulgence, but I was pregnant, and it was a craving. Cravings excuse any bit of overconsumption when you're… Continue reading How cookies lead to mice allergies
Splashes of orange – perfect motivation
If one lives in a home for decades, what is the average number of paint colors layered on the interior walls? I often wonder if there is a breaking point for the wall? Will it start to fall apart if say, 10-20 or more layers are coated on it? I don't know the average number… Continue reading Splashes of orange – perfect motivation