The secret you may not know, is that deep down, all white people are desperately trying to make their life seem like an ad for a Sub Zero refrigerator, or an article in Gourmet/Bon Appetit magazine. To achieve either of these goals will set white people at ease.
So, I’m probably not the first person to [...]

Okay, last post on this for awhile, I promise.  But I had to share this; this mini-series about the one-pencil philosophy totally jinxed me.  Yeah.  Not only did I lose my one pen that was out, the next two I grabbed didn’t work.  Freakin’ awesome, huh?  The good news is that the solution is simple: [...]

Hi, I’m Sara, and I have BookLust. (Hi Sara…)  I adore books.  I love to collect books, surround myself with books, look at walls of books, visit bookstores and drool on books… You get the idea.  Lots of bibliophiles know what I’m talking about, as does anybody who collects something.
But… there’s another part of me [...]

In the spirit of simplicity, I make the following pledge:
I will not post unless I have something of value to say. “Today I cut my toenails” is not valuable information for anyone, so I’ll refrain from updating just for the sake of updating.
I pledge that each post will be written with care, and not dashed [...]

Previously, I discussed the simple change in my life that led to big change: limiting my pencil cup to just one writing implement. I mentioned that this one life edit brought me numerous rewards. These big picture rewards are what I’d like to discuss today.
1. If you give yourself half a chance, you [...]

Picture your morning routine and imagine your feelings as you get ready to head off to work. Are you relaxed and at ease, or are you hustling and sweating? If you’re like most people, it’s the latter. I know sweaty and stressed certainly describes me in the morning—at least more than serene and satisfied. Do [...]

Embarrassing confession #1 (of many to come, I’m sure): I adore cleaning the closet. An orderly closet gives me an incredible feeling of peace and satisfaction. Others, not so much. So, for you “others” who would rather not rhapsodize about your color-coordinated capri pants, here are some short cuts to making your [...]

My personal trend toward simplicity can possibly be traced back to a small decision. What was the foundation-rocking change I decided to make? I would have just one pen and one pencil in my pencil cup at work. Yeah, I know–big deal. Still, I highly recommend this easy move, as it embodies much of [...]