My desk is cluttered with little pieces of paper — and I couldn’t be happier. I cleaned my desk a
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“Pressure-Valve Friday” and Exiting Clutter for Week 11 (Decluttering and Simplifying 2010)
Mental clutter, physical clutter and all sorts of bits and pieces were handled this week, making it a nice one.
Continue readingBeef Vegetable Soup (Original to GipPlaster.com)
I wanted a traditional-tasting veggie beef soup that I could prepare quickly, so this is what I created. Because we
Continue readingThe Little Things for Week 10 (Decluttering and Simplifying 2010)
Big progress on little things marks week 10 of my decluttering project. A record one-foot snowfall here in the Fort
Continue readingIntentionally Uncopyrighted: The Credits
Last week, I told you that I’m no longer vain enough nor protective enough to require copyright laws applied to
Continue readingWashing Hands, Blowing Nose, Finding Coins for Week 9 (Decluttering and Simplifying 2010)
With the mental clutter that overwhelmed me last week packed away (if not cleared away), I’ve moved on with some
Continue readingIntentionally Uncopyrighted
If you look closely at the small print at the bottom of GipPlaster.com, you’ll see a subtle-but-important change: the copyright
Continue readingMental Clutter Overwhelms Week 8 (Decluttering and Simplifying 2010)
I’ve been trying to figure out how to justify or at least explain my lack of progress for Week 8
Continue readingMontana Chili Recipe
When we need a dish to serve a crowd with varied tastes, this one always works. The flavor is mild
Continue readingA Writer Without An Assignment
I find myself feeling that the label “writer” no longer fits me. Being a writer without an assignment doesn’t really
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