Although one would never guess (by the snow outside), it is almost May. Nevertheless, although I’m not one for embracing stereotypical rituals or terminology, I decided a week ago I would begin house cleaning—in the Spring. Despite the enormity of the task, ridding our home of one garbage-bag-full of non-essential clutter per week, was a … Continue reading Decluttering
The marmots have spoken. February 2nd 2018, both Punxsutawney Phil of Pennsylvania and Wiarton Willie of Ontario, predicted six more weeks of winter. The only hold out; Shubenacadie Sam. Amidst a gathering of media and fans, Nova Scotia based Shubenacadie Sam predicted an early spring—then promptly made a break for it, scaling his enclosure in … Continue reading Groundhog Wars
Blue Monday just passed. I survived. Although I’m aware of the concept, it never dawned on me that this past Monday held any significance—other than it was another dreary, back-to-work morning in January for yours truly. Little did I realize this was the day regarded as the most depressing 24-hour period of the year. Pseudo-scientifically, … Continue reading Tell Me Why, I Don’t Like (Blue) Mondays