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The 3 A's of Awesome
Neil Pasricha takes the idea of appreciating the small things to another level. His 1000 Awesome Things blog, which he started to help cope with grief, has turned into a best-selling book. And...
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Biting the Hand That Feeds Me
I have a confession to make.You're probably going to need to sit down for this one.Okay, are you ready? Sitting down?I only check my Facebook account once a week.You weren't expecting that one now were...
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Making Some Noise for Mike
How long did it take you to learn how to spell the word, MISSISSIPPI?You remember, fourth grade geography, learning all the states and their capitals? Struggling to keep straight Bismarck &...
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Girl Scout Cookie Pie
It's that time of year again.When you pass the little girls in their brown outfits, shivering outside storefronts, bright and early on Saturday morning.I love those little girls and the cookies they...
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A Cure For Mr. Forgetful
I've told you before, I am a scheduler.Type A personality.Controlling.Time-conscious.Whatever you want to call it. I love lists and planners. They're my comfort blanket.So when my better half showed...
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Not For The Faint of Heart
Warning this post could make you itch uncontrollably.Or have nightmares of bugs crawling all over you.Or both.And I should probably go ahead and apologize to my mother, because she won't be able to...
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GIVEAWAY!!!
Happy 6 month anniversary!It's official. This day is the 6 month mark of the start of this blog, living in our new southern location, and the beginning of my simplifying journey.And to celebrate I...
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Winner, Winner
...chicken dinner.Sorry couldn't help myself.I really enjoyed reading all the different real-life ways you are simplifying. It's amazing how we can just change one little thing, and it makes the...
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A Warm Fuzzy...
.........just for you.Nothing can put a smile on your face faster than hearing a child's laughter.Smiles,
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Doctored Cake from a Box
I've been going through a cake phase lately.This phase resulted in me making one round cake and 5 dozen cupcakes. Don't worry, I shared.....a little.I did let a few of those cupcakes help me through...
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A Rant
I've been fighting a cold/flu/viral 'bug' this week.I hate being sick. I feel so, unproductive. And miserable.This combination usually results in me being really cranky and taking it out on...
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The Madness of March
These past couple of weeks have been a little insane for me.Currently, I am back in the tunnel of grant writing. Just like last time.So lets just take a moment and revel in the plethora of basketball...
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I'm Still Around
Just recovering from the madness of March and enjoying time with my parents who are visiting.Which makes me think of my childhood and the good memories it is filled with.Which makes me think of Disney...
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Bueller? Bueller?
Wow two weeks since I've posted or shown my face around here.Don't worry I've been thinking about you friends and fellow readers. Actually after about one week of not posting I was starting to really...
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Random Thursday
In honor of the nuptials tomorrow......Lets hope someone tomorrow will be able to have that much fun.Happy Thursday,
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Trying to Feel Like a Human
There was a tragic death in my family recently.And as I sat in the funeral home, surrounded by the people that I love most in the world, I could only think about one thing.Human relationships are...
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Got Your Horse Picked Yet?
Or your fancy hat?Don't even know what the derby is all about? (Because it is a lot more than just a horse race)Here is a nice montage to watch if your wondering, or if you can't make it to Louisville,...
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2nd Only To The Nonesuch Cheesecake
This is a story about my dear friend Mike, and Christmas cookies.This is Nonesuch Farm. Where my good friends Mike & Jenny live.And THE BEST cheesecake in the entire world lives there too. When...
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The Pace of Life : An Alternative Way
It took me 20 minutes to take this picture.To get it just right. The lighting, the position.That is the SOOC (Straigh-Out-Of-Camera) shot. No Photoshop fixins'.It was on a Saturday. A precious day...
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70,000 Miles in an Airstream Trailer
I recently came across the work of David Michael Kennedy. (Thanks to The Picture Show, one of my favorite pastime reads).David Michael Kennedy is an interesting character. He is a renowned photography,...
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