Tag Archives: simplicity

Not enough room

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Well, the hassle that is moving is over. Of course you knew I would have some keen observations. I have spent the vast majority of my adult life in the suburbs and bedroom communities of a fairly major metropolitan area. Although … Continue reading →

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More stuff for your stuff

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Recently I was invited to a thrilling Saturday afternoon trip to one of my least-favorite places on earth: the budget department store. I would name it, but Target doesn’t need any more free advertising. I was at a friends house about to … Continue reading →

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Pictures, pictures, and more pictures

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

So it looks like I’m moving Moving is a pain in the ass. I think most of us would agree on that. Even for a minimalist, it still presents problems and hurdles that need to be overcome. Transferring utilities, getting … Continue reading →

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The Green Issue

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Confession time: I’m not as green as I could be.   I have always been environmentally-minded. As a child and young adult I followed issues involving pollution rather closely. As I matured I came to embrace the importance of recycling … Continue reading →

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The Middle Part

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

I have belted out quite a few thoughts on minimalism over the past year or so. Let’s take a break from our regularly scheduled program and talk about the middle-aged part. Things start to hurt for no apparent reason. I’m … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for an end-of-winter day

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness possesses you, and in this materialistic age a great many of us are possessed by our possessions. Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you have to take … Continue reading →

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Blast off

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

Scratch one off of the ol’ bucket list. Some of you may remember when I casually mentioned I was going to attend a NASA rocket launch. One of my childhood dreams was to be an astronaut. Although that didn’t quite … Continue reading →

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The Rat Race

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

We interrupt this blog to bring you coverage of the biggest event of your life. The event you were thrust into at a tender young age and have not come close to finishing yet. The Rat Race. Lap 1: Fresh … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Yuletide Post

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

Let’s stop and think about a few things. Presents Ornaments A tree More presents Indoor lights Outdoor lights Twinkle lights Holly Fake icicles Fake snow Holiday savings on now! A Santa hat Mistletoe Wreaths A few more presents Those great … Continue reading →

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Minimalist Thanksgiving

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

By now I have seen about a thousand social media posts and statements about “what I am thankful for” this year. Hell, I’ve even done it myself. Awesome stuff people, it truly warms my heart to see this stuff in print. It … Continue reading →

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