five little things that made my week. 1. this new notebook. {because i’m shifting a habit; new stationery supplies help.} 2. this red scarf. {counter air-conditioning tactic 101.} 3. these tapes. {for being at…
On morning walks with Faye we look for the Statue of Liberty. Faye often travels with her binoculars so that when we spot the verdigris lady rising above New York Harbor she can adjust the…
Simple Stuff: A series devoted to talking about the stuff that might prove useful or helpful or otherwise necessary while making a home in a small apartment or anywhere. Its aim is to provide a…
five little things that made my week. 1. this tote of borrowed things. {going back from whence they came.} 2. these red runner bean flowers. {because wonders never cease.} 3. this little loupe. {for…
Shifting habits is hard. Getting them to stick is harder still. Sometimes you write long well-intentioned blog posts about your renewed energy to go on daily walks and it’s not until a year has…
Growing up, on family birthdays we’d make rich chocolate cakes from a mix that came in a box. Open the bag, watch the cocoa powder puff into a cloud, add the eggs and some…
five little things that made my week: 1. this wooden bowl (and spoon). {for a certain little brother who’s starting to eat solids.} 2. these soap samples. {best kind of research.} 3. these rain drops.…
Survival Tip #155: Call yourself whatever you please. Over the weekend, a morning walk to the farmers’ market got us a basket full of fresh vegetables and a dusty wooden crate that a neighbor filling…
A quiet canoe trip down a meandering river? Worth every blister you might get. And a far cry from absent-mindedly taking the wrong subway train during your morning commute. If you can…
five little things that made my week. 1. these little buddies. {both of them.} 2. this square chalk. {for getting endless use this week.} 3. this trio of pens. {because i finally remembered to bring…