Simplifying, Stage 2: The Meltdown
Lorne Daniel discovers the tasks involved in simplifying a person’s home, office and electronic data can be quite complicated. [Read more]
Little Pig Burns House Down, Blames Wolf: Drastic Thoughts About Clutter
It sounds crazy, but I really hope my house burns down. I honestly believe that if I lost all of my worldly possessions in a fire, I would be able to escape this house, the clutter and particular memories these boxes of crap represent. I half expect the... [Read more]
One Thing is Clear: I Must Simplify
A writer renews his efforts to create a clutter-free environment with a focus on what’s really important. But simplicity isn't always so simple. [Read more]
Confessions of a Mistake-Prone Gardener
The other day, I was outside in my Zen-weeding mode (how does chickweed have the energy to grow year-round?) and found myself going over the successes and failures of my gardening past — kind of like mental worry beads. In the hope of saving someone... [Read more]
Lost in IKEA: One Man’s Odyssey
What unique quality does IKEA possess that separates it from the rest of the big box stores? Why is it women love the place, but guys would rather stay home and do the laundry... [Read more]












