The 3 A's of Awesome

Neil Pasricha takes the idea of appreciating the small things to another level.  His 1000 Awesome Things blog, which he started to help cope with grief, has turned into a best-selling book.  And started an international optimism movement.

Let The Dust Settle

There has been a lot of talk in the minimalist world about the fad of simplicity.

There is Nothing a Cupcake Won't Fix

To tell you how crazy this week has been, here was my dinner last night.

Random Thursday

I spent one night this week looking through picture albums for a future post I'm working on.

Cutting the Cable Cord

(This is a guest post from my clever, extremely dashing better half.  I am so grateful for having a helpmate on this simplifying journey.  I hope you enjoy his "Give it a Whirl" post!)

Laura and I haven’t had cable television for about a year now.

This Isn't A V-Day Post

I said I wasn't going to do it.

Dining In: Sweet Cornbread

This was my inspiration for this "Dining In" post.

Random Thursday: Next Year's Half-time Show

Dear Super-bowl Committee-

I am writing to you as an innocent bystander.  An official semi-fan.

Lord, I need patience and I want it right now!

I knew it was a bad sign when I pulled up behind this on Sunday.

A Splash of Color

When I have 5 minutes, and I don't feel like thinking (or reading for that matter) one of my favorite blogs to peruse is The Picture Show over at NPR.

Random Thursday: For all my fellow nerds

I've been in the midst of science, geekiness all week. Now don't get me wrong, I love every second of it.