Karen

End-of-Summer Blues and Back to the Grind

As summer winds down I have fewer fun things left on my calendar. The little trips are done, the block

I miss going back to school. I was one of those kids who looked forward to it reopening in the

Yesterday, I got home safe and sound from my trip back East. Both my Jet Blue flights were fine. I

I’ve lived almost all of my adult life far away from my hometown, but it still holds a small piece

I love this part of California. It’s got beauty, history, great food and temperate climes and bonus, we only live

I’ll be upfront here–I am an emotional person. I cry at the drop of a hat. When our family watches

I tell myself that I am not collecting anymore (at my age it makes more sense to be downsizing!), but

I’m glad July is almost over. It’s not my favorite month for a slew of reasons. Not least it’s historically

I’ve never had a Christmas-in-July sale or even thought about it, but with the summer temps rising it’s rather pleasant

A lot of downsizing/decluttering books share that if you’re not ready to let something go tuck it away for six