Inspiration

Find time to watch the sunrise – Wordless Wednesday

How do I work?  I grope.  - Albert Einstein Know where to find the sunrise and sunset times and note how the sky looks at those times, at least once. - Marilyn vos Savant Post Inspired by Wordless Wednesday Prompt and Linda Hill's One-Liner Wednesday - 'When you read it wrong every time'.

Cheers · Emptying the nest

Things that heat up our empty nest kitchen

Every dinner starts with the same scene.  I stare out the window, while I wait for dinner to appear on my plate.  Mr. does the cooking to heat things up in the kitchen and I wait.  I'm spoiled, yes, I am. While he cooks, I keep occupied.  I learned a long time ago to mind… Continue reading Things that heat up our empty nest kitchen

Adventures · Emptying the nest

A royal dog’s view on fashion diva research

While I'm dreaming of pastures of green grass, petals of flowers flowing down on me from the sky, and my adoring fans...the Mrs. has been dreaming of the perfect capsule wardrobe.  Whatever the hell that is?  I think she's getting close to finally discovering the proper definition, but she's thankfully taking a break today! Let… Continue reading A royal dog’s view on fashion diva research

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Inspiration

Conversations with a fashion diva researcher

As I stumbled into the abyss of YouTube fashion videos yesterday, I was inspired with awesome thoughts about possibilities, which rapidly awakened the trusty Dubious MinimalistTM in me.  She's never very far away. Before realizing that part of me is damn cynical, but often right, I was thinking to myself, "I can do this, yes,… Continue reading Conversations with a fashion diva researcher

Emptying the nest · Inspiration

How to be your own best critic

As females, we (I) know that we can be either critical or ecstatic about who we are (usually somewhere in between!).  A look back at yourself over the years and your inner critic will appear to help you discover your real 'me'.  Once you do, you can't help but be ecstatic about it. It all… Continue reading How to be your own best critic

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Inspiration

A grudging reconstruction of thoughts on my wardrobe

I'm reflecting on the choices I've made in my wardrobe lately.  Although, this week, not so much.  It has been a pleasant surprise.  Being an empty nester, on a staycation, and no-one but myself, the Mr., and the pets to see me, the wardrobe choices I made this week were beyond minimal.  No kidding, if… Continue reading A grudging reconstruction of thoughts on my wardrobe