excuse this house

I’ve had an endearing framed poem hanging in our (various) homes since 1990. Ironically, even though I can barely remember what I had for breakfast, I can still recall finding it tucked neatly inside one of my favorite locally owned stores.

I love to shop local!

I also remember how I vacillated, at the time, over its purchase – as I fantasized about the life I would have if I could truly live out what the poem said.

In that moment of time it became the battle in my mind over the

cuddle vs the mop.

This particular store has changed ownership since the time of my print’s purchase and hence was replaced by a different name; however, they continue to provide unique locally-made items for purchase.

Lately, I feel akin to that local shop with its change of names.

In a very happy way.

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cleaning up…

Usually, around the end of every year or into the beginning of the next, people begin cleaning out their stuff. There is a natural urge, it would seem, to end or begin a year as uncluttered as possible.

Garages, clothing, the back of dark closets, photo albums, music & movie collections, and the proverbial sock drawers – all are combed through in an effort to begin anew, refreshed from the clutter which can sometimes drag one down.

In addition to their physical space there are those who will take time to evaluate their mental & spiritual condition, as well.

Heavens, simply do a quick google search and you will find a plethora of information regarding diy decluttering tips, along with “taking stock of the lessons learned” in life.

All cheering you on in an effort to…

LET IT GO!

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pixie dust >house dust

it’s the monday giggles…

(Just a tiny speck of humor today.)

I dusted once.

It came back.

I’m not falling for that again.

hugs n’ blessings for all those learning important life lessons today & everyday.

Clean up! Clean up!
Everybody, everywhere!
Clean up! Clean up!
Everybody do your share!