When I first heard about some teachers at my school planning to dance on stage for a Variety Show scholarship fundraiser, I chuckled. They must be really talented, I thought. After one of the first meetings a colleague spoke to … Continue reading Dancing out of your comfort zone is more fun than stepping!
Time to clear out the clutter and do some organizing. It’s easier than dieting and exercise. So I think.
Going through the stuff is daunting. I put it off and then put it off again. My husband’s stuff stayed where it was and I tried not to think about it for a long time. I have not really accepted that I am a widow and that Mike will not want or need these items anymore.
I went through my closet and got rid of clothes that no longer fit or that I just don’t wear. I put them in big black bags to place at the end of the driveway for pick up from whichever group gave me the flyer that month. Throwing a few of Mike’s things in the big black bag was an easy way to start. Not all of his clothes, just a few items at a time.
I saved a few pieces thinking my sons may want to wear them. They really didn’t.
Continue reading “Finding Joy in the act of getting rid of clutter.”
I made it through the holidays, and it all went pretty well. I was fortunate to be invited to a few parties that I enjoyed being at with friends and family. I actually hosted 12 for Christmas dinner at my … Continue reading Healing with weekenders and yoga ladies.