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

A New York State (or Colony) of Mind

I’m thinking about spending four days or so in the next few weeks in Dutchess County, New York. You know, the Poughkeepsie area, about an hour or so north of Manhattan, where the most popular time for a visit is fall foliage.