On Simplicity -- I just broke a major personal taboo: I skipped and skimmed my way through a novel. Gasp!  (Those of you with truly exotic piercings and kitchen appliance fetishes are rolling your eyes about now)  Ive always been a reader, and Ive felt it part of the Readers Code that if you start a book, you finish it.  Period. Skimming a book and then claiming to have read it strongly felt like cheatingclearly a...     10-23
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On Simplicity -- For someone who hates clutter, I have a surprising affinity for collections.  Theres something fun about finding something you love and hunting it down mercilessly, followed by basking in the glow of your favorite items.  As usual, I think theres nothing wrong with surrounding yourself with things you honestly value and enjoy.  One way to balance the dual passions of clutter-free living and curati...     10-15
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On Simplicity -- Reader (and fellow blogger) Christine Simiriglia of Organize More, Stress Less left a comment on last weeks green products post that really caught my attention: Eat fresh, whole foods with fewer ingredients. Meal preparation has gone from being an enjoyable activity to a necessary evil in our super busy work days. We now eat frozen, processed or prepared foods for most of our weekday meals. Along ...     10-08
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