This is the time of year when my family and friends, amidst Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas cookies, declare their New Year's Resolutions for the coming year. And since we all survived the End of the World without a scratch, it looks like 2013 will be here before we know it, in just a few days! … Continue reading Minimalist Resolutions
Month: December 2012
Giving the thought that counts
With Christmas just around the corner, many people are scrambling to finish their Christmas shopping. I don't know if it's my new minimalist outlook on life (I somehow doubt it), but I am finding myself very much indifferent to Christmas this year. I have no decorations up at home (definitely minimalist of me), and even … Continue reading Giving the thought that counts
Do we need to have more babies?
Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist, published a piece earlier this month stating that our decreased birth rates are a serious issue. He mentions the current economic recession, the housing bust, decreased fertility rates among immigrant populations, and a cultural shift placing less importance on children as part of a successful marriage as factors … Continue reading Do we need to have more babies?
Busy busy
As a minimalist, you know how to declutter and keep it simple. You may have reduced your environmental footprint in order to be more green and minimize your impact on the planet. You may have cleaned out your car - or even sold it in favor of public transportation, cycling, or walking. You may have … Continue reading Busy busy
Liebster Award
In October, I received a nomination for the Liebster Award from fellow simple life blogger Lois from Living Simply Free. Thank you, Lois!! How this award works (its origins are pretty unclear from my brief investigation, unfortunately) is that I must now answer 11 questions about myself and then pose new questions to 11 other … Continue reading Liebster Award
Born Again Minimalist 