My podcast lineup
To help me cope with my work from home solitude and to keep the days from running into each other, I had to establish a morning routine. One of the elements of my morning routine includes listening to podcasts. None…
A former slob cleans her house: keyrings
Here’s another organizational tip from me, your GenX older cousin/uncool aunt who hates the word “edit” being used for “houseclean.” How long has it been since you’ve really LOOKED at your keys? Between Mom and I, we managed to eliminate…
Friday 5: Ed ed ed ed ed ed ed ed
Happy Friday, which is also National Selfie Day (I’ve been taking them since self-timers on cameras were invented), and National Smoothie Day (I need more smoothies in my life.) Most importantly it’s my third Summer Friday and this morning I…
Juneteenth
Read: What Is Juneteenth? Everything You Need to Know about This Important Piece of American History (Blavity) The vibes are very off this Juneteenth (MSNBC) How About We Don’t Make Juneteenth Another Generic Holiday (Betches) 40 Acres and a Lie…
Wordless Wednesday 2024: Week 25
My work from home necessities
Disclosure: I’m trying Amazon affiliate links. I’ll receive some sort of compensation if you purchase these items via my link. Note to concerned family: I AM NOT BROKE. I am just trying something, okay? I’ve been working from home for…
Lady of the Manor: Ceiling fan install
Our home is a split level built in 1960. I’ve said this before but all of the people who swoon over mid-century modern (MCM) houses probably don’t live in real, unadulterated MCM homes. For example, in many of our rooms,…
Friday 5: A Wrinkle in Time
Happy Friday, which is also National Cucumber Day (I hope to have a bumper crop later this summer), National Bourbon Day (I can only tolerate it if it’s mixed with other thing), and Flag Day. I love Americana, I love…
Wordless Wednesday 2024: Week 24
Friday 5: Aural examination
Happy Friday, which is also National Chocolate Ice Cream Day (YES!), World Caring Day (I care), and National VCR Day (be kind, rewind!). Most importantly, it is my second summer Friday of 2024, and today I am running errands. I…
