If you lost your wallet, how easily could you identify and replace everything in it? How quickly could you find your birth certificate or other important papers? In week 33 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, we’re taking on the critical task of organizing important documents. We’ll also put together an emergency binder so we, or our loved ones, can easily find things in case of an emergency.
Disposable underwear? Taking laziness to new heights!
During my recent vacation in Ireland, I had one of those “what the heck” moments. One of my cousins told me she has a friend who packs disposable underwear when she travels. What? Disposable underwear? This takes laziness and convenience to new heights!
The Sunday Spark – Why you need a to do list
Are you a list maker? Since I retired at the end of June, I start every day by making a to do list. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, why I believe everyone needs a to do list. Plus: geothermal energy, polar bear facts, and vehicle theft stats.
Throwback Thursday – Is writing a dying art?
Is writing a dying art? With the evolution of generative AI, and platforms like YouTube and TikTok, some believe the world will no longer need writers. But can a computer create content that will appeal to real humans? And can a 15-second video do justice to complex topics that require deeper thought and consideration?
Clutter Tales – Home office treasures bring back fond memories
When I cleared out my home office after I retired at the end of June, several treasures I found stashed away reminded me of the wide-reaching impact of technology on our workplaces. In today’s Clutter Tale, I share the story of three items that reminded me of how we found jobs, networked, and collaborated in the days before the Internet.
The Sunday Spark – Changing seasons – It’s not fall yet!
Is it fall yet? Depending on where you live you might have a different answer to the timing of changing seasons. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I discuss changing seasons, electric school buses, seasonal allergies, peat-free gardening, and decluttering paper files.
Decluttering challenge – Week 32 – Paper files & filing cabinets
It’s week 32 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. Last week, we made a start on our home office by clearing out our desk drawers and office supplies. This week, we continue that work by decluttering paper files and filing cabinets.
August 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
Welcome to September. How is it possible that we are two-thirds of the way through 2024 already? I was away in Ireland for more than half of the month, so my August 2024 roundup is a little lighter than usual.
In addition to my goals update, my August 2024 roundup has an insightful post on life lessons none of us learned in school.
The Sunday Spark – Driving outside my comfort zone
And just like that, I’m back from my vacation in Ireland. It was a wonderful trip that I’m so glad I was able to make happen for my mum. The 77th edition of The Sunday Spark recaps the highlights of our 16 days on the Emerald Isle and how I travelled far beyond my comfort zone doing something I swore I’d never do.
Throwback Thursday – Lessons from the Indigenous worldview
As I have learned more about Indigenous traditions, I believe North American society would be better off if European settlers had adopted their simple and sustainable way of life. In a world where many people are increasingly disillusioned by our capitalistic way of life, there is much we can learn from the Indigenous worldview.