The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

A Bathroom Pet Peeve

I’m back with another pet peeve.

I was going to spare everyone a lengthy discussion about the correct way to place toilet paper but, since I have some new readers, I feel obligated to share…

Pet Peeves
Nov, 12, 2024
50 Comments

Guest Post: Welcome Michelle!!!

I can’t remember who first introduced me to Michelle, but I have been smitten with her writing, her life on a farm, and her too-adorable-for-words dollhouse decor, sewing projects, and whimsical illustrations ever since.

If…

NaBloPoMo Giveaway #1: A 2025 Sprouted Weekly Planner

I promised giveaways this month and it’s time to deliver! Buckle up for the first round.

I haven’t hosted a giveaway since Easter and decided it was time for some lucky readers to receive fun…

Giveaway!, NaBloPoMo, Planning
Nov, 09, 2024

Happy Things Friday: 8 November

Happy Friday bloggy friends!

It has been…a week. Thankfully, there are still happy things on offer if we look for them.

Let’s dive right in, shall we?

AN EXTRA DAY

I was scheduled to come home from…

Top Five/Bottom Five: The Colour Edition

Apologies to all my American readers. There will be plenty of superfluous vowels in today’s post because it’s time to talk colour.

In my version of the question, black and white will be considered colours…

Personality Insights, Random, Top Five/Bottom Five
Nov, 07, 2024
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What’s In A Name?

We call both our robot vacuums Eufy (they are twins we don’t even attempt to tell apart). Eufy happens to be their brand, so we clearly lack any imagination in the naming department. But…

Who’s Behind the Blog?

I may have some new readers because of Kristen’s guest post (along with my participation in NaBloPoMo!) and thought it might be helpful to provide a quick introduction.

Hi. I’m Elisabeth.

The first thing you should…