Dear friends, The 2020 presidential election is underway, and our political fatigue could reach new levels by the time November 3, 2020 rolls around. How will we possibly stomach the TV ads, hyperbole, conspiracy theories, debates, trolls, bots and political shenanigans of the next 10 months? I would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions! … Read more
Dear friends,
Congratulations on completing the 2020 January Money Diet! It’s been so rewarding to get to know you and complete this challenge with you.
I have a favor to ask you. Your feedback will help me continue to improve the January Money Diet. Would you
Dear friends,
Last year I removed our vast collection of vases from the cabinet, removed the pieces that no longer “sparked joy” as tidying guru Marie Kondo recommends, and reduced the number by more than half.
Empty spaces in a cabinet? Believe me, this was a whole new concept for me. But what used to be a jam-packed
Dear friends,
The January Money Diet starts tomorrow, and I can’t wait to explore all the ways we can spend less money and live well as we start the new year together.
Let’s begin this challenge with
Dear friends, Are you enjoying the holiday season? Here’s a round-up of fun, festive finds this week: 1. It’s Cookie Time Homemade Milano cookies? Oh yes yes yes, HECK YES. Visit Baked Ambrosia for Angelina’s heavenly recipe. While you’re at it, be sure to check out my friend Kathleen’s sweet, chewy, easy Salted Chocolate Graham … Read more
This tasty, comforting noodles ramen recipe elevates the staple of college cooking and thrifty meals. You’ll love the combination of springy, perfectly cooked ramen noodles combined with your favorite fresh vegetables and protein. Who could have predicted that the humble, curly, fast-cooking noodle would rise to cult status? Eateries like Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York, … Read more
Are you enjoying this beautiful autumn? (How is it already the middle of September?) Here are a few fun finds from around the web this week: 1. I just finished the most delightful biography, Some Writer! (that’s an affiliate link) about author E.B. White who wrote Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little, among other books. This beautiful volume … Read more
Dear son, You’ve been trying hard to find a part-time job, and I’m sorry you haven’t been hired yet. You’re still at the beginning stage when you have to leave the ‘Experience’ section blank on applications, but it won’t be long before someone smart takes a chance on you and you’re launched. I was 15 … Read more
We lost our sweet dog Boo this month In today’s post, I share some details and emotions about our journey and the things we learned along the way. I know many of you have let go of beloved pets, too, and you have my deepest empathy and compassion. Our pets really do become members of … Read more
Dear friends,
“The obstacle is the path.”
Was it Ben Franklin, Confucius or Will Rogers who said it? I’m not sure, but the garden can be a pretty great place to experience this somber truth.
Perhaps like me, you’ve had a lovely vision of some pretty flowers blooming in a bare patch of ground. You can imagine the beautiful landscape in your mind, and all you have to do is engage in a little cultivating and planting.
You decide to do a simple little project and sow some flower seeds in a modest swath of dirt.
People successfully plant seeds every day! you tell yourself. What could possibly go wrong?