Category: Things I Have to Have

Sounds silly but, no longer do I consider it wasteful to use a lot of paper towels. Maybe you treat them as a luxury, preferring to use them sparingly. Maybe you’re in the habit of using them wildly! I have to admit, this is an area I am no longer a conservationist. Here’s why. Paper towels are always fresh and clean…when I… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Paper Towels

I admit, I wasn’t always an early bird! But once I experienced it regularly, there was no turning back! Waking up early, before the sun is up has become something I truly LOVE. I gotta say, no longer does the early morning feel cold and dark to me. I am not afraid of it. I… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Early Mornings

You know those ordinary, mundane, monotonous things we do on a regular basis, have to do daily, need to do anyway? The mindless activities, the automatic tasks, the habitual chores: brushing our teeth, washing dishes, folding laundry, commuting, walking, breathing. I don’t know about you, but I like to identify those habits and take advantage of… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Habit Pairings

Like most people, I have accumulated an extensive collection of baseball hats. Places I’ve visited, schools I’ve attended, teams I root for, sports that I enjoy. I LOVE finding new hats almost everywhere I go! If you know me, you’ve seen some of the favorites in my collection: Clemson, Diamond Blue (Block Island), a couple Titleist hats, my… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Baseball Hats

While on the topic, and like everyone else, text messaging is something I have to have! Sure, it’s an important tool for all the practical reasons we use it: making and solidifying plans, sharing important information with others, making progress with work…but let’s not forget the other really convenient things about it! How NICE it is that we… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Texting!

Let’s just say, I have an endless fascination with maps! I know, I am not alone on this! It’s pretty cool that most, if not all, of the earth’s geography is accounted for, documented, detailed, and can be pulled up, easily. Mention to me a music venue, campus, island, coastline, road trip, town, city, state or country, I’m pulling it… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Maps

Spelled with an “e”, for envelope! Do you get a special feeling when you receive a handwritten letter or note? Like you matter? There’s no comparison, right? So much better than a text, email or phone message. No one can predict if this mode of communication will withstand the test of time, but I certainly hope… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Stationery

You don’t need to be spiritual or religious to have a “church”. Think of your church as a place where you seek to be as often as possible. Where you can get centered, grounded and peaceful. A place where you can be mindful, introspective, and connected to your authentic self. Where you can commune with God, or a higher being, if that’s… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: My Church

Even better in metallic! I wear them year round.Around the house in winter.EVERYWHERE in summer!They go with EVERYTHING!They’re easy to pack.They’re inexpensive.They’re comfortable.They don’t make tan lines. They are something I have to have!That’s all! Click reply and tell me what sandals you prefer in summer!

Was it my imagination, or were digital calendars NOT that easy at first? There seemed to be too many steps, too many clicks, too much room for error. For me, writing it down with a pen in my book was faster, let alone the satisfaction of marking it off as complete. I rationalized it, never… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Google Calendar