Category Archives: Goals

READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 11

Regular readers will know I have been doing a challenge called Reading Down the House for the past year. I owned 17 books that had been sitting on my bookshelf for ages unread. I am determined to finish them all

READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 11

Regular readers will know I have been doing a challenge called Reading Down the House for the past year. I owned 17 books that had been sitting on my bookshelf for ages unread. I am determined to finish them all

2014 Goals Update

Last December, I drew up a set of goals for the year, and I even expanded them in January: December 2013 Goals List January 2014 Goals List But I haven’t tracked them much, and didn’t do a half-year check-in. How

2014 Goals Update

Last December, I drew up a set of goals for the year, and I even expanded them in January: December 2013 Goals List January 2014 Goals List But I haven’t tracked them much, and didn’t do a half-year check-in. How

Home Inventory Revisited

Last year I did a complete home inventory. I wanted to estimate the value of my home contents and see of it was in line with what my insurance company would offer me in the event of a “total loss.”

Home Inventory Revisited

Last year I did a complete home inventory. I wanted to estimate the value of my home contents and see of it was in line with what my insurance company would offer me in the event of a “total loss.”

La Belle Époque

Are you drawn to another era – a time and place that feels like it belongs to you? Do you picture yourself travelling west across America on a covered wagon, cooking on an open fire, clearing land and building a

La Belle Époque

Are you drawn to another era – a time and place that feels like it belongs to you? Do you picture yourself travelling west across America on a covered wagon, cooking on an open fire, clearing land and building a

READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 10

I had a stack of 17 books I bought, but never got around to reading. This year I set myself the challenge of reading them all. They had enough appeal for me to buy them, so I thought they deserved

READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 10

I had a stack of 17 books I bought, but never got around to reading. This year I set myself the challenge of reading them all. They had enough appeal for me to buy them, so I thought they deserved

What I Liked About June

  In brief, what I didn’t like about June: Dandelions again! I know they have their fans, but I don’t love them. When the flowers are done, the leaves take up a lot of area and they are not an

What I Liked About June

  In brief, what I didn’t like about June: Dandelions again! I know they have their fans, but I don’t love them. When the flowers are done, the leaves take up a lot of area and they are not an

READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 9

This year I’ve been reading at least one book each month from a stack that I bought ages ago and neglected. I call it my Reading Down the House challenge. I started with 17 unread books from my own collection, and

READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 9

This year I’ve been reading at least one book each month from a stack that I bought ages ago and neglected. I call it my Reading Down the House challenge. I started with 17 unread books from my own collection, and

When to Say When

When you’re on the wrong track, how soon do you make it right? I’ve gained and lost 30 pounds (13-14 kg) several times in my adult life. That’s quite a lot to creep up unnoticed! Why didn’t I tackle it

When to Say When

When you’re on the wrong track, how soon do you make it right? I’ve gained and lost 30 pounds (13-14 kg) several times in my adult life. That’s quite a lot to creep up unnoticed! Why didn’t I tackle it

What I Liked About May

What I didn’t like about May: Dandelions! No, I do not think they are cute misplaced little flowers. I spent 3-4 hours pulling them this month, which just put them briefly into remission. Every yard on our street is absolutely

What I Liked About May

What I didn’t like about May: Dandelions! No, I do not think they are cute misplaced little flowers. I spent 3-4 hours pulling them this month, which just put them briefly into remission. Every yard on our street is absolutely

READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 8

I’m reporting early this month because I’ve been reading up a storm! READING DOWN THE HOUSE  is my attempt to read books I’ve bought and neglected at home. I started with 17 unread books and I’ve read 11 of them since

READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 8

I’m reporting early this month because I’ve been reading up a storm! READING DOWN THE HOUSE  is my attempt to read books I’ve bought and neglected at home. I started with 17 unread books and I’ve read 11 of them since