Part of me wants to end this 31 Days of Details Series with a powerful, profound,  life-changing post. Part of me just wants it to be over. I've enjoyed it, and it hasn't been difficult, but there are some posts that have been rattling around in my brain which wouldn't fit the theme.  Unfortunately, when the time comes to actually write … [Read more...]

This is a pretty blue spoon rest. Things I do with it: Forget that I have it. Run across it and move it to where I imagine I would use it if I remembered I had it. Notice that it is covered in dusty grease splatters and stick it in the dishwasher. Put it back where I think I'll surely use it now that it's clean. Look for a … [Read more...]

Have I declared a most important detail yet in these 31 Days of Details? Well, I'm going to do it now.  It's the Daily Pick-Up. I know that, but why oh why does it have to be my least favorite? It's just so un-dramatic.  Cleaning the bathrooms involves germ-warfare.  Cleaning the kitchen involves soapy water and sending bits of food swirling … [Read more...]

I have no excuse for breaking the Dining Room Table Rule. It just happened.  Everything that was on there had a story.  A logical explanation.  Still, though, I know better. My eight year old painted a pumpkin this week.  He thought it would look cool with the three small pumpkins displayed around it. But you can't really display anything … [Read more...]