Posted on March 3, 2012
Step, step, step, step, step, step, step, step, step, turn. Step, step, step, step, step, step, step, step, step, turn. Step, step, step, step, step, step, step, step, step, turn. And people complain about treadmills being boring.
Posted on February 3, 2012
It’s annual review time at your office, isn’t it? Performance review, yearly review, etc – whatever you call it where you work, IT’S THAT TIME. (key dramatic music) The scenario goes something like this: You walk into your boss’s office, prepared to hear what they think of your past years performance. You are expecting accolades! […]
Posted on January 26, 2012
A few nice things: Given the choice, which would you prefer—a few nice things that you really, really like, or a bunch of possessions that don’t have any special meaning? My home was never cluttered but over the last couple of months as I was preparing to move, I couldn’t believe how much stuff I […]
Posted on August 31, 2011
My friend proudly exclaimed “I have every pay stub I ever received” (as though this was some sort of accomplishment). I guess it wouldn’t have been so bad if he was in his teens, but this guy was ready to retire! He had quite a large home office but year after year he added shelving […]
Posted on August 18, 2011
I don’t have a junk drawer in my house. During my years of helping others get organized, I’ve discovered many don’t even know what’s in their “junk” drawer. So why have one? (The name itself should give you a hint as to what to do with most of the items it contains.)
Posted on July 28, 2011
In the post-apocalyptic movie “The Book of Eli” the main character describes the way things used to be: “People had more than they needed. We had no idea what was precious and what wasn’t. We threw away things people kill each other for now.” How often have you seen a table sitting on the curb […]
Posted on July 21, 2011
SPICE: That’s right – Empty Nest Syndrome. It’s when all your little birdies fly away. I’m so in that moment right now. You see, I have three little birdies; two of which are getting ready to fly. And exactly WHO gave them permission to do that? I know they didn’t ask ME. Doesn’t anyone care how […]
Posted on June 16, 2011
Hint—it has four wheels. Now that the nice weather is here and you can see into people’s garages when driving or walking around, it’s amazing how much stuff people have. In a recent nationwide poll, only 58 percent of respondents claimed to use their garage for their vehicle.
Posted on May 24, 2011
(or, “it seemed like a good idea at the time”) The last thing I recall is vowing –“never again, really , truly – Never Again…” but even as I thought the words and even as I heard myself speaking them I knew it would happen again. Finish-itis is not a Scandinavian cocktail, it is a […]
Posted on May 4, 2011
September 24, 2011 is the target date. This is the scheduled date for the Rugged Maniac obstacle course race in Southwick, MA. I participated last year and really enjoyed it. The biggest difference from last year is now I have a time to beat.