Thursday, February 28, 2019
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Monday, February 25, 2019
Join Us. For Real.
Guys? Maybe you remember when I went to the gorgeous island off the coast of Vancouver last September? The one with the delightful beach and retreat center and garden? The one with the fantastic writing class and salad dressing we wanted to drink straight out of its darling little pitcher? Well, I'm going back this September again and you can join me. Yes, really! I'm returning this time to co-teach a seminar about humor writing with the phenomenal, Janelle Hanchett. The humor! The writing! The beach! The salad dressing! THE Janelle Hanchett! Please come. We'll have a blast.
For more information, click here.
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Smacksy Sunday Links
How to stop ruminating.
What I say when I don't know what to say.
Books to read in 24 hour or less. I've read three of these - and yes, unputdownable.
Designers' favorite sentimental items.
A breathtaking trip through Myanmar.
And a panda in the snow.
Happy Sunday.
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Friday, February 22, 2019
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
A New Issue
You may recall my habit (obsession) of organizing various areas of Airbnb or VRBO kitchens. The cabin we stayed in last weekend created some real problems for me. Everything was pretty well organized. Apart from the toile valances that I wasn't really feeling, but that's more of a taste and cleanliness issue, this kitchen was a-okay organizationally speaking EXCEPT it was laid out just wrong.
The plates and bowls were located in the cupboard above the sink and while the folks get points for keeping them near the dishwasher area, unless you were Mr. Rosenberg's height, you weren't really going to be able to reach those top shelves. They were using what should have been the plates area on the other side of the little galley kitchen for heavy bowls and casserole dishes which should have been on the lower shelves. Short of moving everything around, which felt too invasive for even serially invasive organizer me, my hands were tied.
The spice area was tiny and had very few items in it so I felt weird about throwing stuff away. I half-heartedly straightened the six things on the shelves. Somehow, I managed to enjoy a perfectly lovely weekend anyway, despite my crazy.
Monday, February 18, 2019
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Smacksy Sunday Links
The value of a minimalist mindset.
Why 5:30 is the best dinner time.
Non-book things you can get at the library.
Inside Amy Sedaris' apartment.
The secret alley full of curious old book shops.
Beautiful portraits.
And ducks in the snow going to breakfast.
Happy Sunday.
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Saturday, February 16, 2019
Friday, February 15, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019
The Day of Hearts
I have written before about my history with Valentine's Day and the music that goes along with it. For Valentine's this year, I'm linking to my favorite love song of the last decade. Brandi Carlile's "The Story." It always makes me cry so either I really love it or I need a new SSRI prescription.
Happy Valentine's, friends!
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Monday, February 11, 2019
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Smacksy Sunday Links
Ways to age well.
The religion of walking.
Anthony Bourdain quotes about travel, eating, and life.
But there is this. A beautiful poem.
The Library Tree. A little poem from our town.
Victorians letting their hair down.
And a kitten in a teacup.
Happy Sunday.
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Saturday, February 9, 2019
Friday, February 8, 2019
Thursday, February 7, 2019
A Thing I Made
Including this quote from Morgan Harper Nichols
And in those moments where the sun is setting and the house is quiet and you are weary from the day, may you know that there is grace for you in that space, and no amount of heaviness or loneliness can take that away. And because of that grace, you are free to slow down. You are free to breathe and rest, no matter the things not sorted out. There might be some mystery here and there might be longing, wondering, and waiting. But there will also be boundless peace that goes beyond any understanding, running wild like a river through everything, no matter how heavy these moments feel. So rest easy, when everything is approaching. Tomorrow is surely coming, but in the hours in between, you are free to rest till then.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Gong Xi Fa Cai
I keep thinking, now that it's the beginning of the year, I need to get organized and get myself together. I keep thinking it. Now, I've thought my way into February. No longer the beginning of the year. Unless I go with the lunar calendar again, as I have in recent years. It's my version of a fast re-set do-over. So, I'm doing over. I've started clearing out old files. I'm putting some new habits into action. I'm working in earnest on an old project. I got that new/old double root canal situation handled. I even drank some water in addition to my omnipresent coffee. Somebody throw me a parade.
Happy New Year. Gong xi fa cai. Wishing you great happiness and prosperity.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Monday, February 4, 2019
Rainy Night
It's been raining, well I was about to say "raining up a storm" but that's a little on the nose isn't it? It's been raining a whole lot the last few days. This song has been in my head and I think it's a good one for a rainy day.
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Smacksy Sunday Links
Raising your child to be.
Personal finance lessons from the government shutdown.
I love Ina Garten.
Jane Austen's family photos discovery.
Dream catching at the ends of the earth.
And ducklings.
Happy Sunday.
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Saturday, February 2, 2019
Friday, February 1, 2019
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