Staycation

This year I am taking a staycation.  A time where I can hang out, figure out and line things up.  But where to begin?  I like structure and like to get things done so….here is my idea:  I love these large post-its so I made a chart and listed on smaller post-its what things I …

“So, how did that pod dressing thing go?”

So, this summer was my first attempt at pod dressing. Pod dressing is paring down your clothing to 38 (or so) pieces. This includes pairs of shoes, tops and bottoms but not scarves, jewelry or bags. I did this for 4 months with the same pieces (more or less, see below). Here is what I …

Simple Summer Dinner Church (1)

The dinner was simple, just three homemade salads –a green salad, a pasta salad, and a watermelon/bacon salad. The tables were set outdoors in the garden with simple lights strung overhead. Those who gathered were a mix of folks from churches, the neighborhood and Facebook connections.  This is Simple Summer Dinner Church. Simple Summer Dinner …