It Began With a Plate
You may not know this about me, but big potlucks are not my thing. There is something about having so many foods at once and having each person take 1 spoonful that is just not appealing. I think the nurse in me doesn’t like so many hands in the food. And often I am tempted […]
Traveling Lightly
Last November I took a 10 day trip to San Diego and Mexico. It was my first big trip after I had walked 580 miles on the Camino that summer. The Camino taught me the beauty and simplicity of traveling lightly, so I set out to see how little I could get by with, while still […]
Project 333 – Three Months In
On February 1, 2014, I began Project 333 as a way to simplify my closet and wardrobe. The goal was to select 33 items to be the sole items worn for 3 full months. Gym wear and under clothes don’t count in the 33 items. t took me 3 days to select my 33 items, […]
What a Minimalist Might Carry in Her Purse
I remember my Grandma Smith who would pull whatever you needed out of her purse. She used to work for an airline company and when she flew, she saved the plastic fork, the jam, and yes, even cheese in her purse. That purse amazed me as a kid!