Gleeful Dog

This picture is for Jeff, who commented on the last post that he didn't sense much glee from Abby.

You Say Potato, I Say Potahto

I am ridiculously excited about this. To the point that I want to call everyone in my phone book to tell them the news. I stuck my hand in my potato hill to see how things were going in there and pulled out this gorgeous Red Norland potato. Even my dog wanted to see what the fuss was about. You'd think I'd won the lottery I reacted with such glee!!

Not too late to change

I have too much stuff. For a few months now, I've been accumulating things to contribute to an August garage sale. Anything that doesn't sell will be donated to a needy organization. Goodwill is easiest, but they charge too much in their stores so I'd rather support someone else. The books that don't sell will go to the library where they'll either add the books to their lending list or sell it in their next fundraiser. I've reached a point in my life where I feel burdened by the things I own. I'm sure part of it is because I'm in an apartment that doesn't have a whole lot of "extra" room. But I also have a hard time getting rid of things. I'm going to change, though! One technique that has helped me is the attitude of "one thing in, three things out". If I bring something new home, I have to get rid of three things I already own. I'm at a point now that my momentum is accelerated and my garage sale boxes are filling up quickly. It feels so good to get rid of things! I really like the sense of freedom that comes from it. I've eliminated nearly a third of my closet! My goal is to whittle my clothes down to an amount that...wait for it...can actually ALL be put away. AT THE SAME TIME!!! What a concept, huh?

This book has been helping me: Clutter Rehab: 101 Tips and Tricks to Become an Organization Junkie and Love It! It has great, easy, approachable ideas to streamlining your home and clearing clutter from your life. The author has a helpful website, too: orgjunkie.com. I have always loved the idea of being an organized person. However, all the Rubbermaid totes in the world aren't enough to magically make me so. My dream is to have a home that is always ready to receive unexpected company. I'm proud to say I'm slowly getting there!

Leaning Tower of Tomatoes

I visited the garden today to shore up a tomato cage that was threatening to fall over due to my huge Sun Gold tomato plant. I feel so much satisfaction to see just how far the garden has come in the months it's been under my charge.

The beans are growing!