Adventures · Emptying the nest

A not so perfect mixture for decluttering

Spring is the time to renew and a perfect time to declutter.  All you have to do is spring into action and sh*t stuff you no longer want or need will magically disappear right before your eyes. April brings Spring-like weather while it showers us with the Yippee! - I'm all warmed up to the… Continue reading A not so perfect mixture for decluttering

Adventures · Inspiration

Sunsets on the fallacy of fabulousness

Dearest one, In life, you'll find moments of fabulousness.  Is that even a word? Yep. Good, let's go with that. To make it even better, let's go with Fab for short. And over a cup of coffee that was, by the way, fab in Jamaica.  This one is close to making me smile like when… Continue reading Sunsets on the fallacy of fabulousness

Emptying the nest

7-year itch about everything

Dearest, Every decision related to you and your belongings that I've made throughout the last 11 years has been out of love.  Yes, it's true. Every decision. Out of love for you, Mom. But now, it's all different.  I'm different without you here.  I must confess, I'm feeling a fresh and new kind of 7-year… Continue reading 7-year itch about everything

Adventures · Inspiration

Ah, to be a dog for a day

I wish I could be a dog for a day.  Dogs have it easy. For one, they can do a perfect down-dog yoga pose.  I've yet to master the technique.  I don't know why either, I just struggle with that pose. For another reason, dogs can take a nap in a moment's notice.  Awake one… Continue reading Ah, to be a dog for a day

Cheers

Wait…you collect wine corks too?

In the US, the origin of the phrase "Put a cork in it" means to stop complaining, but, in our house, aka, Mr.'s Man Cave, we've taken it to another level. We say, "If the cork fits in it, display it." Enjoy the mini-tour of where we display our wine corks.  By the way, if… Continue reading Wait…you collect wine corks too?

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Welcome

But…they’re so cute, I can make something with them

Ah, every person who has ever crafted something in their lives is brave.  Brave enough to utter these infamous words of wisdom. "But, I can make something with them (it).  Don't throw them (it) away." What?  That's not you...you don't say that?  Is it only us turkeys that gather together in rafters to sing the… Continue reading But…they’re so cute, I can make something with them