Poo Happens
I’ve discovered a cure (or perhaps simply a treatment) for the anxiety that’s been following me around about this upcoming move: Compulsive cleaning. “I have a job now,” my husband … Continue reading Poo Happens
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Stop me Before I Blanch Again
When I post to this blog, I usually do so with the faith that someone else out there is thinking/feeling/doing the same thing, or that at least you might find … Continue reading Stop me Before I Blanch Again
Fabulous Friday
Day 5 word count: 8,371 Friday’s my “mad-dash, lick-and-a-promise housecleaning” day. The goal is to spend one hour just rushing through the house, vacuuming and mopping and putting stuff away … Continue reading Fabulous Friday
Week 13/October Review
What a trip this month has been! I’ve not gotten through the whole house yet, but much of it has been decluttered, or at least organized so that the clutter … Continue reading Week 13/October Review
Martha Stewart is no Friend of Mine
I don’t know if it’s country-wide, but in our neck of the woods, trick-or-treating happens on the 30th when the 31st falls on a Sunday. My Halloween experiences have given … Continue reading Martha Stewart is no Friend of Mine
A Record of my Accomplishments (Decluttering-wise)
Here’s what I did yesterday while the sitter was with the kids: If you sent us a card for our wedding, sorry but it’s now in the recycling. … Continue reading A Record of my Accomplishments (Decluttering-wise)
Joyfully Moving
I got to attend the Monday night step class at my gym tonight, which I’ve only done once before, even though I loved it that one time I went. I’ve … Continue reading Joyfully Moving
Week 12 Review: The Dangers of Openness
As I’ve come to expect at this point in the month, I’ve started losing my zest for my resolutions. I’ve not done much decluttering this week since my mom left. … Continue reading Week 12 Review: The Dangers of Openness
There’s No Place Like Home
I’ve been thinking a lot about home lately, and apparently I’m not alone. My friends Victoria and Maggie have both blogged about this in the past couple of days. Victoria … Continue reading There’s No Place Like Home
Conscious Sacrifice
Here’s part of what I read today in Marion Woodman’s Addiction to Perfection: The overconscientious perfectionist knows she cannot control her obsession; she recognizes at the center of her whirlpool … Continue reading Conscious Sacrifice
Getting to the Nitty Gritty of my Perfectionism
My mom just visited for about a week and a half, which gave me the chance to observe perfectionism in action from the outside. Usually I’m just trapped inside, observing … Continue reading Getting to the Nitty Gritty of my Perfectionism
Houseguests and Routines
One of my resolutions this month is to develop daily and weekly routines. I’m doing OK with the weekly routines, but I still struggle with daily routines. I sort of … Continue reading Houseguests and Routines
Imperfect Happiness 