. 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
. It’s Never Too Early for a List
I don’t really want to say it and maybe you don’t want to hear it, but a Spring is almost here. I saw my first daffodil beaming low from the ground yesterday and I knew it was time to stop, evaluate, and plan. You see, it is the first... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 11th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Pruning Now, Pruning Right
It is the time of year when farmers begin to prune their trees and since I live in a place where tree pruning is an annual part of my routine, I would like to share three principles of pruning I’ll think would help all of us as we look at our... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 9th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Worst First Principle
I was recently asked if I felt parents should encourage their children to be MADE to do their chores before they were allowed to play? It was an interesting question because I understand the value of choice. However, I also value the power of... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 27th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Three Essentials Habits
I helped an ill friend recently with her housecleaning and I have come away with three ideas to “ease your pain” as a homemaker: three essentials which save so much time, trouble, and hassle. Do you have these habits established in your... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 22nd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Simultaneous to Sequential
My cousin’s young daughter recently passed away from a sudden illness. It was a trauma for our extended family. She was so young, so vibrant, and so eager. Now she is gone. With time, it is getting easier to cope with her loss and I am getting used to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Nov 9th, 2009 | 0 comments
. Functional Chaos
My friends, let’s talk about handling the stress of December in such a way that you, too, can enjoy the holidays. When the stress becomes overwhelming, I like to repeat this phrase: “It is time to put my regular life away so that I can enjoy... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Dec 4th, 2008 | 0 comments
