Simplifying Your Life

A small island is not just a place on the map; it’s a psychological destination; a model of simplifying your life and making do with what is immediately to hand. You may not even have to take a plane or a boat to get there.

A small island is not just a place on the map; it’s a psychological destination; a model of simplifying your life and making do with what is immediately to hand. You may not even have to take a plane or a boat to get there.
I moved my desk. This signals that something is UP. I’m a furniture mover. When I feel stuck, or life is overwhelming, or I just need fresh air, it’s always time to move the furniture. Starting something new often goes better from a new position. Writers will have heard many variations of the idea that…
Whidbey Islander Paul Shapiro has created a contemplative piece about Baby Island – a very small place. BABY ISLAND The Life And Times Of A Small Place from Paul Shapiro on Vimeo.
Anyone who has an interest in the environment has looked at a few lists of “things-to-do-to-save-the-planet.” Most of us have even adopted some of those tips into our daily lives. Great, we all need to make a few concrete changes such as recycling, or taking a reusable bag to the grocery store. But determining how…
More children’s literature today. Tom found this timely wild things tribute video on Sailing Anarchy. No doubt a great many sailors get their real start while snuggled under the covers listening to stories of travel and adventure on the sea. I know I read Where the Wild Things Are to my kids so many times…
San Juan County Park We’re staying home for Memorial Day, so we took off last weekend instead, for a short break on San Juan Island. This is where we stayed. Except – here’s how it looks now. Curious as to what happened to that beautiful house? Hollywood happened. The house in the picture above was…
WOW! Speaking of living on the waterfront. I called my daughter this morning and found she’s on vacation in Hawaii. Cell phones are almost worth the montlhy payment to keep them going. I knew she was departing soon, but didn’t know the day, so my call found her just back from a dawn walk on…