I’m told I was a quiet child. That I spent more time watching and listening than participating. which mainly make up my memories from that time. I did well in school until around the fifth or sixth grade but found it hard to follow directions. And I didn’t like to bring attention to myself by…
Simple Living
My Tips On Purging
I’m always trying to figure out ways to purge rarely used items and get better organized. Living in 725 square feet means you can’t have everything you had when you lived in 2200 square feet. When you live in a small space home, you really have to make storage a high priority. Especially if you’re…
Learning About Slow Food
I wrote a post about Slow Living recently. Now I want to dig into Slow Food. So first I wanted to know where the term came from and find resources to read. What’s the history of Slow Food? In 1986, McDonald’s wanted to open a franchise at the base of the Spanish Steps and Italians…
Last Night
“I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” ― Sarah Williams I like that hour between dusk and darkness. When I walk in my kitchen, there are shadows and light still dancing across the surfaces. I like to stand in the doorway and watch them fade. I think maybe I…
5 Ways To Experience Joy Every Day
When I was young and naive, I actually thought that if you chose the right people to be in your life, then they could make you happy. But as time passes, you come to realize that no one can make you happy. It’s a nice thought. Like finding gold at the end of a…
These Things I Know
My life is probably not what most would choose. But it is my life. Of my choosing. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost I spend most of my time alone. Well, not truly alone. Abi and Charlie…