28
Nov
2017
The Last Weekend…with Patricia Clarkson
No, this isn’t a scene from the 2014 movie, The Last Weekend. It’s my husband’s childhood lake house. Even though this movie... Read More
21
Aug
2017
KonMari meets Hygge Part 2…Being Happy with what you have now!
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Cozy. Comfortable. Casual. Surround yourself with things that bring good feelings & joy into your home. Isn’t that the common denominator for... Read More
27
Jul
2017
KonMari meets Hygge! Part 1
Apothecary Chest purchased at an antique auction about 18 years ago. I love the 20-organizing drawers and the cute button feet. This... Read More
14
Jun
2017
The Fisherman: Loving Life with Less
FISHWOOD This sculpture was a Father’s Day gift a few years back. The store clerk assured me – “This species of wood... Read More
13
Jun
2017
From Discarded to Desirable! [a.k.a. from trash-to-treasure]
AN ANTIQUE, HAND-CARVED, WOODEN FRAME FROM THE OLE’ SOUTH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Beautiful with every imperfect detail of the woodwork. Recently purchased this masterpiece... Read More
11
Apr
2017
What the heck is Hygge? Just maybe, it’s YOUR pathway to happiness…
MY GRAND-DOG PRACTICING HYGGE This is the ‘nest’ I made him – in my office – when he visits! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did... Read More
21
Mar
2017
Baby Boomers’ Guide to Happiness…
Buddy My dog son who is 90+ years old….enjoys the simplest of simple things. He Finds that one, small patch of sunlight... Read More
18
Jan
2017
Living Large with Less – A Challenge for 2017
Every January, I ‘CoinStar’ the contents of my piggy banks. Joyfully, I have a wad of unexpected cash to start the new... Read More
11
Jan
2017
Studying for the LSAT? ….at what age did you say?
The figurine from my late father-in-law’s miniature menagerie… This brass elephant just lives in our barrister’s bookcase minding its own business. But... Read More
3
Jan
2017
Learning to Live Again…Life after paying for college!
As cliche’ and obnoxious as my title really is…. There’s a plausible reason why I chose “Learning to Live Again.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~ My... Read More