It’s FIXING the little things in life that matters
For weeks, I stared at the seed packets on my kitchen counter and thought: Yeah, I should plant those before any hope …
For the love of pumpkins
“I love you!” I shout to Mr. T, jumping into his lap and planting a noisy kiss (or seven). “Why?” he asks, …
#100HappyDays: Stinking roses
Need to peel a head of garlic fast? Toss it into a large bowl. Top that bowl with another large bowl or …
A Grateful Heart: It’s them little things that count
Despite the fact that I woke up at 4 a.m. to catch a 6 a.m. flight today, I’m feeling quite chipper. And …
Surviving the early birthday surprise: Patience, grasshopper
For the record, I have not even tried to guess what the surprise is, nor have I done any internet snooping to …
Thursday 13: Fabulousness
So, it’s one of those weeks where I realize upon stepping out of the shower that I forgot conditioner, and I figure …
A mini mitzvah
My friend Katie and I were walking home after class yesterday. In the middle of a pleasant, tree-lined residential neighborhood, a young …
A green tea pot and consumerist guilt
When I first moved to Cactus Land, I found it excruciating to set up a second household. Mr. T and I had …
Small joys
It was one of those weeks. Monstrous looming deadlines, ridiculous emotional drama, minuscule amounts of sleep, and massive loads of homework combined …