When it comes to punctuation marks, exclamation points are definitely my favorite.
I mean, commas and periods don’t strike me as particularly special. They’re just utilitarian and necessary.
Semi-colons and colons often leave me befuddled.
And while I do deliberately use a lot of question marks (which definitely come in a strong second), I still hope that when the tally is taken upon my final breath that I…
I’m a firm believer in what Brenda Ueland calls moodling, “long inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering.”
In a weird time-twisting way, I’ve discovered that one secret to getting a lot done is being willing to spend a lot of time alone doing nothing at all!
Gazing out a window with a cup of tea. Soaking in a bath. Sitting still and paying attention to the breath.
And…
Check out these fab eBay vintage auctions ending in the next five days including pieces by Alfred Shaheen, Malcolm Starr, and Hattie Carnegie. Be sure to check out the vintage 1960s fringe cropped pants (perfect for New Year’s Eve) and the fab vintage 1960s leather and brass belt.
Going, Going, GONE!
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Vintage 1970s…
We’ve all heard the expression “Put on your Thinking Cap” but do you actually have one?
A Thinking Cap, I mean. And preferably, a vintage one.
No? Then it’s time to get one!
I think we all need a very special Thinking Cap to sit down and set our goals for 2012.
You don’t need it for your SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely). You can write…
Right around now is when parents start pulling out a pretty strong behavior card: Santa’s Naughty and Nice list.
Think about it.
You don’t hear parents out in public with unruly kids in June sternly admonishing them, “Behave! You don’t want to end up on Santa’s Naughty List or he won’t bring you any presents!” But it’s a common occurrence during these last few weeks before Christmas.
And…
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