I remember hearing it growing up. I remember saying it growing up. And I still say it more than I care to admit. "Don't you dare toss that, or donate it, just keep it - It'll come in handy someday!" It's the perfect phrase and the demise of every Dubious MinimalistTM How do I know?… Continue reading It’ll Come In Handy Someday
Author: Shelley
Letting my quirk out one post at a time.
Mopping Up a Story You May Not Have Heard
No news on the mouse house front (stay tuned for an update later). Today, instead, I'm trying to remember a time in my life when the bad news wasn't sensationalized by the media? I'm coming up with zip, zero, and zilch. I hope that the leading line doesn't scare you by clicking off, please read… Continue reading Mopping Up a Story You May Not Have Heard
A mouse’s winter vacationing spot cuts into my staycation fun
Mr. and I find ourselves at the end of my staycation a bit disillusioned by how I didn't accomplish much spring cleaning, if at all. And how much I missed not dipping my toes in the sand at a beach front property. I successfully wasted time, though, so that's good, right? Plus I met the… Continue reading A mouse’s winter vacationing spot cuts into my staycation fun
I’m Not Blue, I’m Spring Cleaning for My Staycation!
Hello folks, what's up with you? I've been busy preparing to take a staycation that starts today! Last year, at this time I was flying to Florida. I sure could use some sun and beach vibes. But, that's not in the cards. NOPE. This year, I've got other plans - not as exciting, but rewarding,… Continue reading I’m Not Blue, I’m Spring Cleaning for My Staycation!
Finding Inspiration in Rabbits, Birds, Glasses, and Guitar Lessons
I heard an excellent tip if you're a musician or a writer yesterday. I want to tell you about it, but first, a recap of the little happenings going on around our empty nest. First, the snow is mostly gone. YAY! It came and went several times again this week, along with cooler temps. Today… Continue reading Finding Inspiration in Rabbits, Birds, Glasses, and Guitar Lessons
I’m Ready to Lasso Spring
Mr. roped me into noticing some cool spring things happening this week. It wasn't hard to do. Especially when I heard him yell from the other room. He had walked into the room after the rope lights turned off, opened the kitchen blind, and saw something that made him yell: "Holy sh*t, you're not going… Continue reading I’m Ready to Lasso Spring