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Who Do You Dress?
Who do you dress? Do they resist? One thing that always seems to come up in conversation is what our spouses or partners wear and what we think of it. In particular: women with closets full of clothes who complain
Who Do You Dress?
Who do you dress? Do they resist? One thing that always seems to come up in conversation is what our spouses or partners wear and what we think of it. In particular: women with closets full of clothes who complain
12 Months of Celebration – Month 4 – April
Every month this year, I’ve been looking back on what I did for fun, and what was special about the month just past. Here’s what I did for entertainment in April. An unexpected perk this month was that Rom won
12 Months of Celebration – Month 4 – April
Every month this year, I’ve been looking back on what I did for fun, and what was special about the month just past. Here’s what I did for entertainment in April. An unexpected perk this month was that Rom won
The Locavore’s Dilemma
I’ve always had questions about the local food movement. I’ve been trying to eat local for several years now. I changed my ways in two stages: first, I stopped eating most processed foods, and then I tried switching to more
The Locavore’s Dilemma
I’ve always had questions about the local food movement. I’ve been trying to eat local for several years now. I changed my ways in two stages: first, I stopped eating most processed foods, and then I tried switching to more
Year-Long Wardrobe Project Complete!
Fifteen months ago I made a full inventory of all the clothes I own, and made a few pledges: Try everything on Keep only clothes that fit now Chuck anything I hadn’t worn for a year or more Wear everything
Year-Long Wardrobe Project Complete!
Fifteen months ago I made a full inventory of all the clothes I own, and made a few pledges: Try everything on Keep only clothes that fit now Chuck anything I hadn’t worn for a year or more Wear everything
Everything I Own – Part 3: Questioning
My home inventory is in full swing. I’ve had a few revelations. Because I know it will be documented “for posterity,” I am reluctant to keep certain things. I can suddenly see how ridiculous it is to list 3 square,
Everything I Own – Part 3: Questioning
My home inventory is in full swing. I’ve had a few revelations. Because I know it will be documented “for posterity,” I am reluctant to keep certain things. I can suddenly see how ridiculous it is to list 3 square,
12 Months of Celebration – Month 3 – March
Three months into the year and I am making progress on finding things to celebrate every month! I’ve been trying to avoid long stretches of staying in, and also the “boom and bust” cycle of making up for it by
12 Months of Celebration – Month 3 – March
Three months into the year and I am making progress on finding things to celebrate every month! I’ve been trying to avoid long stretches of staying in, and also the “boom and bust” cycle of making up for it by
Life Logs and Life Hacks
I should have known there are people out there who attempt to record or track their entire lives. I have been reading up on the Quantified Self movement and “lifelogging.” You may think I am one of those people. But
Life Logs and Life Hacks
I should have known there are people out there who attempt to record or track their entire lives. I have been reading up on the Quantified Self movement and “lifelogging.” You may think I am one of those people. But
Everything I Own – Part 2: Getting Started
Last time I wrote about doing a household inventory. All the advice out there recommends that you not wait and do a perfect list. Just do something rather than nothing, and chip away at it. Except if you’re me 🙂
Everything I Own – Part 2: Getting Started
Last time I wrote about doing a household inventory. All the advice out there recommends that you not wait and do a perfect list. Just do something rather than nothing, and chip away at it. Except if you’re me 🙂
Running the Numbers on a Veggie Diet
I have been mostly vegetarian for 9 months now and it is feeling like a permanent diet. I use a software program to analyze whether I eat nutritiously. Because, you know, I just would, being exacting and all. I ran
Running the Numbers on a Veggie Diet
I have been mostly vegetarian for 9 months now and it is feeling like a permanent diet. I use a software program to analyze whether I eat nutritiously. Because, you know, I just would, being exacting and all. I ran
Showing Your Clothes Some Love – Part 2
First, I wrote about buying clothes that will last. Now I’ll write about the “lasting” part – because there’s not much point in neglecting and mistreating our good clothes. Garments have to be protected, cleaned, stored and repaired. Sad, but true!
Showing Your Clothes Some Love – Part 2
First, I wrote about buying clothes that will last. Now I’ll write about the “lasting” part – because there’s not much point in neglecting and mistreating our good clothes. Garments have to be protected, cleaned, stored and repaired. Sad, but true!
An Exacting Life 