Remnants or Caboodles: How To Remember

Remnants, little messes, of a trip sprinkle our home, inconvenient piles of receipts, phone chargers, small change, and sight seeing brochures. They represent small, grateful monuments to happy memories.  After traveling to Spain and Portugal we’re just not ready to store our reminiscences away. What vignettes will stand out? What will we remember from this journey? … Read more

The Right Thing For The Right Thing

Much had changed.  Packing for a recent trip felt different. Instead of three bags, there was one, a “Roll-Away” that fit in the overhead bin. No baggage fees! Check! Clothes worked for both daytime and evening activities. Check!  The coat was helpful in light rain and windy conditions without being cumbersome or difficult to pack. … Read more

Little Black Dress…Little Black Backpack

Fashion experts often extol the virtues of the “Little Black Dress”, a “must have” staple for any woman’s wardrobe.  This “classic” dress is perfect for almost any occasion and pays dividends quickly. Its worn all the time, becoming a  favorite “Go To”. Life and getting dressed for an evening becomes simpler. Wear and Go! The … Read more

The Light of Observation

With the advent of cellphone cameras our sight has improved.  We snap away anytime and anywhere and often end up with a decent image.  Using these “cameras” translates to increased focus on what we’re seeing. This tendency can be a lovely centering exercise, bringing us to a moment at hand. Of course, taking tons of … Read more