From D to F
More and more, I find that I live in a world of dsyfunction (thus the D in the title). What I really want is a world of greater function (thus the F in the title). How do you move from Dsyfunction to Function? I believe the key is to be in fix-it... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jul 25th, 2011 | 0 comments
. The Broken Toaster Lesson
Our toaster broke this weekend. Actually it broke soon after we purchased it many years ago, but because it was a four slice toaster and only half of it stopped functioning, we have used the other half every morning for many years. It died... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 1st, 2010 | 0 comments
. Eliminating the Shoelace Syndrome
I broke my shoelace this past week. As usual, I pulled some of the good shoelace through a bit, tied a square knot, and decided it would have to do “for now”. Of course, in the back of my mind I knew the knot would annoy me with those ends... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 11th, 2010 | 0 comments
Repairs, repairs, repairs
GET.be.STAY.organized. TODAY: Saturday is a special day. Tackle three top-priority repair needs: secure frayed ends, stop a leak, mend a tear, or sew on a button. ©Marie Calder... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
