Adventures · Inspiration

Rock of ages in my world

If you could choose any person from history to be your imaginary friend, who would it be and why? Today, as I glanced at our living room, I smiled at the rocking chair sitting in the corner.  It was a treasure my mom rescued from my grandparent's estate sale.  It was on display in our… Continue reading Rock of ages in my world

Adventures · Cheers · Emptying the nest

Where cats, ants, and sex cross paths

The one thing I imagined I'd look forward to with an empty nest is that our house would always be clean and tidy.  There wouldn't be shoes and clothes strewn about.  There wouldn't be messes on the floors, and stuff left behind the doors.  There wouldn't be piles of papers on the counters.  There wouldn't be… Continue reading Where cats, ants, and sex cross paths

Inspiration

The Kindle made me do it, AGAIN!

Have you ever started reading a book and you read something that makes you say out loud, "Oh, man, that's so me right now?"  You are doing exactly what the author said you shouldn't. Okay, I admit it, I'm guilty.  Guilty as read. Last week, I cranked up my Kindle, after I finished reading The Writer's… Continue reading The Kindle made me do it, AGAIN!

Emptying the nest

How I discovered a 28-year-old pen

Listen up as I share the secrets of my discovery with you.  I want you to feel good about discoveries like mine when you come across them in your home.  What did I discover that I haven't parted with over the years as a Dubious MinimalistTM?  While the list is long, a memorable item stands… Continue reading How I discovered a 28-year-old pen