February 20, 2013
The idea behind my search for the minimal, basic wardrobe is flexibility, simplicity, quality, ease-of-care and peace of mind. I’d also like to have items that […]
December 31, 2012
I’ve always been enthralled with my mother’s handling of the art of wrapping presents. She’s a master. Getting one of her gifts is quite an impressive […]
December 4, 2012
I just returned from a great little five day trip to southern California. I wasn’t there doing my regular business — but I was doing a […]
November 5, 2012
On the eve of Election Day, I wanted to share this little infographic from xkcd.com. I like the way it sums up the history in an easy-to-digest […]
October 23, 2012
There are products you find along the way that are so amazing… they are the ones that cost a song, serve a multitude of purposes, make […]
October 16, 2012
If you haven’t discovered Evernote yet, it’s time. It’s the best note-organizing software I’ve found since my love affair with OneNote back before I eschewed all […]
September 12, 2012
I’m a little odd. In my tiny cabin in the woods, I like to use sterling silver flatware. Now, that’s not the bad part… that’s the […]
August 1, 2012
Have you noticed that even BANKS are charging a “surcharge” to accept large quantities of change these days? (It’s not the ONLY way they are charging […]
June 24, 2012
I had a wonderful experience this weekend, eating some of nature’s bounty here on the farm. I thought I’d share it with you. Talk about eating […]
June 16, 2012
I tripped across this freebie today on Amazon (regularly $2.99) and thought you might like to grab your own copy while it’s free. If you go […]
May 11, 2012
My daughter’s 8th Grade Dance was last night. She wanted something special for her hair and I wanted to do it myself. This is what we […]
March 12, 2012
I love coffee. Adore it. I just don’t like it when it’s hot. Warm liquid beverages make me sleepy, which negates the joy and the impact […]