Day 8 started off with much excitement at our house. The Elves are back! I wrote directly onto this photo with a gold gel pen. That is a big deal for me as I am not a fan of my own writing. But it was quick and it got it done, right? I got a few new page protectors in different configurations. These ones are perfect for me as I prefer to use square photos.

The Year I Aged Ten Years. A story about caring for my mother with dementia, and what happened after that. Small Notebook gives you practical help and ideas to simplify your home. Browse the Table of Contents. Clear the Clutter from Your Handbag.

So what can I tell you? That everyone was open-hearted in a way that surpassed everything I expected.

So who am I to have an About Page? OR How I Wrote My First Blog Post. Who, What, When, Where, How and Why. I have a lot of trouble with pictures. Probably because I have not taken the time to search into the instructions; I just sort of wing-it, then when I have had enough blundering through I check the How-To and discover some little detail for the first time. Here I am going to insert a photo.

I love the practice of choosing a word to use as guiding talisman for the year. But this year I really wanted to choose a word and embrace this practice again. The hard part is, of course, finding that just-right, oh-so-perfect, exactly-the-right-one, word. I hope your word presents itself to you and I hope it serves as a touchstone as you navigate t.