I hate junk mail, you hate junk mail. Nearly everyone hates junk mail. You know who LIKES junk mail? Advertisers! Who still, apparently, make money by sending unrequested stuff to you by the bushel.

Here are a few of my favorite resources for...

Once upon a time we’d never heard of the novel coronavirus and went out into the world without thinking twice about the germs churning through the air.
 
In those halcyon days, I frequented a gym. It’s a women-only establishment,...

My kids were never super excited about taking on household tasks. I know, it’s shocking.
 
And frankly, I didn’t always have the fortitude to watch them do things slowly and badly. Because I am an impatient human.
 
There's a...

I’m sitting in my living room right now.
 
(Full disclosure, I have a whole home office and I only use it when I’m on Zoom or making videos. Otherwise, I sit on the couch. Which is probably wreaking havoc on my posture and joints,...

There are some heirlooms that carry greater sentimental heft than others. China and silver always seem to rise to the top of the “I feel guilty about getting rid of it” list. Maybe because these are often wedding items? That’s my...

Once upon a time I hosted a little workshop about decluttering. In which one participant gave me dozens of justifications as to why she wasn't willing to part with anything. It's possible she was in the wrong room.

To each her own; I don't care how...

My kids are Zoomers, or Gen Z, or whatever you want to call them. Actually, I’m surprised this generation hasn’t come up with a super clever name for itself, because they are an exceptionally sharp-witted group with a real facility for...

So spring is happening, begrudgingly.
 
I’ve got daffodils opening, but they’re being bullied by some pretty muscular weeds. And apparently the masks are coming off, which makes me realize how much I enjoy hiding behind mine.
 
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Have you watched Repair Shop on Netflix? Oh wait, it’s moved to Discovery Plus. What is Discovery Plus? When did tv get so complicated? Anyway, I 1000% recommend it, especially if you like the Great British Baking Show. Same chill vibe, same...

Let’s talk about “expiration dates” on food. Note the quotes. There is no such thing as an expiration date on food!!

A little history. I worked at the Oregon Food Bank for several years. I was responsible for food safety at over...

My 2021 started as an exercise in acceptance.
 
I got a brand new hip in February. Which I thought was reserved for old people? Nope. Turns out you can wreck a hip way sooner than you can retire.

It's clear that I’ll never run that...