Emptying the nest

Let It Go, Just Let It Go

As I priced and placed each item on the table for sale many moments of relief were felt. Finally, we're clearing out some items that we've held on to for too long. Let it go, just let it go. We were as 'ready' as we could be, the preparation time had run out. Clearly, we… Continue reading Let It Go, Just Let It Go

Adventures

Mad Hatter Thoughts On Spring Things That Matter

In one blurry week, BOOM, winter has tossed its hat over to spring, and here we are ready to mow the lawn. We, as in Mr., not me and the cats. We/He wears the lawnmowing crew hat well. The first time I drove it, I almost rolled it and ran over a tree. Needless to… Continue reading Mad Hatter Thoughts On Spring Things That Matter

Emptying the nest

It’ll Come In Handy Someday

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

Inspiration

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

Emptying the nest

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

Emptying the nest

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!