Last Friday was a freedom day. I had a date – a date with space and clutter wizard, Katy Lynch (ktdid39R@aol.com). Katy had sent me an inventory to determine what I wanted to accomplish with our de-clutter efforts and I told her “clarity, beauty, ease” were what I wanted to experience entering my office and [...]
When I went to Europe the first time, I was so wound up that it took me about two weeks before I felt that I was in sync with the Greek culture around me. Most of us don’t have two weeks to unwind. So how do you truly shift gears and enjoy your “get away” [...]
I am on the last few days of a four-week adventure on the Island of Vashon. I came because I believed the change of pace would enjoyable and because I find the home I am caring for and its setting very attractive. What I was not prepared for is what a restoring rhythm I would [...]
A few weeks ago, I found myself driving through the rain, late for an appointment and, not surprisingly, when I got near the destination I had trouble finding it. When I arrived I was not in the calm receptive place that would optimize the value of my appointment. So, I took time to breathe, ground [...]