Category: Change is Good. Right?

  • Fooled by a Dummy

    Fooled by a Dummy

      How I was outsmarted by a dummy:   In the bestseller “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/organizing-tips/a25908482/marie-kondo-book-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up-tips/one of Marie Condo’s basic rules is to get rid of anything that does not spark joy. While my daughter took this to a whole new level whittling down her belongings to basically the clothes on her back,…

  • The Art of Seduction

    The Art of Seduction

    For sale: Rare! One of a kind sexy portrait of me. 1989. Artist unknown.  While packing up the garage, I came across this old portrait of myself. As I stared into my eyes I asked the me who was smirking back, “do you spark joy?” Keep only what does is one of the main rules…

  • Is Death a Bad Omen?

    Is Death a Bad Omen?

    Signs are everywhere. Signs that can be interpreted as good or bad, depending on who is doing the interpreting. As we move through our daily routines we don’t often notice signs. Within our comfort zones we are just less likely to look for them. But, when we are feeling vulnerable we become hypersensitive and aware.…