For someone who hates clutter, I have a surprising affinity for collections.  There’s 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 there’s nothing wrong with surrounding yourself with things you honestly value and enjoy.  One way to [...]

The middle of the week is a fantastic time to put things off until the weekend.  (At least for me; I’m notorious for not doing anything of importance until the weekend.)  But not today: today is a perfect day to declutter.  If you’ve been looking around your home and thinking, “I know this place was [...]

My first thought on hearing the words “on demand” and “download instantly” are not complementary. It’s pretty much, “Ugh. More noise to fight through,” with perhaps a choice swear word thrown in for spice.  As if having the ability to watch Air Bud 12 anytime I want is somehow a service worth paying the [...]

One of these days, you’re going to start to hate me. First, I tell you that your clutter hates you, and now I’m trying to make the case that your Stuff is screwing you over.
Of course, there’s stuff, and then there’s Stuff. Stuff is useful, and it’s pretty hard to get anywhere in life without [...]

I discuss “Stuff” quite a bit here at On Simplicity. It’s actually oversimplification on my part, since there are so many other aspects to the issue. Still, managing your relationship with Stuff (yes, with a capital) is a key part of simplifying your life. In that vein, this Wednesday I want to hear about three [...]

I’m way more knowledgeable than the average person on a couple of pretty arcane topics. (Doesn’t everyone?) Does that impress you?
No? Well, in that case why don’t you come to my house and check out the artistically displayed books on these random subjects. Are you impressed now?
No? Well, crap. See, a bit of my identity [...]