The Prodigal Earrings

Lost socks don’t bother me much. I buy both gym and trouser socks in bulk, so if one goes missing on a trip or in the dryer, I just put the other one aside until the time comes to unite it with another newly singleton sock. I don’t

Hoarding–Newspapers, Cereal Boxes, and Memories

My sister and I occasionally watch those TV shows about people who can’t keep on top of the clutter in their lives and have homes filled with moldy/expired food, clothing that’s never been worn, and curios that have never come out of the boxes or bags. It’s a bit of a trip down memory lane, because… Continue reading Hoarding–Newspapers, Cereal Boxes, and Memories

The Fabrics and Patterns of Our Lives

So there I was the other night, getting ready for bed and rubbing my feet with Bath & Body Works Black Amethyst body cream, when I thought: I wonder what ever happened to that ribbed beige top?

Sometimes, You Win by Losing

Someone who I love dearly just suffered a disappointment. She tried out for something she really wanted–and didn’t get it. Do you remember a time like that in your life? For me, one of my deepest secrets came to mind. I doubt anyone