The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

Happy Things Friday: 1 March

I’m so conditioned to post every week that it feels positively wonky to be consolidating fourteen days of Happy Things. As per usual I kept a list of things making me smile in my…

A Little Joy + It’s Giveaway Time (The Caffeine Edition)

Happy Leap Year. In honour of this extra day why not throw caution to the wind and post twice?

Last night I spent a long time talking with a distraught child about a horrific…

Giveaway!, Joy, Life
Feb, 29, 2024

Chapter Two: February 2024

Last month I suggested we “write a book together” in 2024. I pitched the idea of assigning each month a chapter title.

For me it started with January – Steady: Finding Solid Ground…

Bar Soap or Body Wash (and Other Superfluous Personal Care Questions)

This would be more fun as a poll, but I’m too lazy to go to the extra effort this time so…if you want to chime in you’ll have to comment below!

A few weeks ago…

Favourite Things: February 2024

February is almost over and that means it’s time for another round of Favourite Things!

CUMIN

John and I went out for a lunch date at a local eatery and it exceeded all our expectations….

What Do You Do with Worn (Not Dirty) Clothes?

I’m baaaaaack! My little bloggy break was lovely but – Wow! – I missed this space and all of you.

A short and sweet human interest question for you this morning:

What do you do with…

Habits, Home, Organization, Personality Insights, Random
Feb, 26, 2024
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Happy Things Friday: 16 February + Bloggy Break

This was another week that whooshed by; the hours seemed to melt away.

As part of my commitment to rest and restoration this year, the next week (or so) will be a bloggy break for…

Happy Things Friday: 1 March

A Little Joy + It’s Giveaway Time (The Caffeine Edition)

Chapter Two: February 2024

Bar Soap or Body Wash (and Other Superfluous Personal Care Questions)

Favourite Things: February 2024

What Do You Do with Worn (Not Dirty) Clothes?

Happy Things Friday: 16 February + Bloggy Break

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