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Who uses the Big Yellow book any more?

Posted on: Thursday, August 21st, 2008 in: Books, Environment, Simplify

When I need a phone number or address, I let my fingers do the walking. Walking across the keyboard at my computer. The YellowPages, Dex, and every other 5lb. paper doorstop I’ve had in the past 5 years has been a sad waste of paper.
 Here’s a great way to stop receiving those outdated recycling nightmares. […]

The Joy of Bindering

Posted on: Friday, April 25th, 2008 in: Organize, Simplify, Uncategorized

Is “bindering” really a word? Anway, the act of organizing information into plastic, 3 ringed object that sit within arms reach on a shelf is uniquely satisfying.
I have a slightly chaotic work life - multiple ongoing projects of my own plus keeping track of my 3 staff members projects and those of my two commissions. […]

Consolidation of a sort

Posted on: Thursday, March 6th, 2008 in: Organize, Simplify, Parenting

Megan and I have decided to combine the two blogs we (ok, mostly I) were running. But I found that I was writing about very personal stuff here, and that was the stuff people read and commented on. Besides, my wife really likes the decor on this blog. Serene and not Herd’s logo has become […]

Some people miss the point

Posted on: Thursday, January 24th, 2008 in: Relationships, Simplify

Religion and faith gets all tangled up in the personal desires and public demands. But sometimes we need a reminder what it’s really about.
Chuck Brodsky, a folksinger (that usually specializes in BaseBall songs) gives us a brief history of the Bible in the form of a spoken word poem. I don’t think he’ll mind me […]

I’b all stobbed ub

Posted on: Monday, December 10th, 2007 in: Simplify

Why? Why do I always get sick when I have a test to take?
I take my Microsoft 270 (Windows XP installation and management) tomorrow, and my entire body aches with poor sleep, limited oxygen, and nausea.
 Hopefully, I’ll do as well as last time, when I passed the 290 test while suffering from food poisoning.

Back to where you left off…

Posted on: Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 in: Gadgets, Simplify

You’ve been banging out that term paper, business plan or book chapter in Microsoft Word for weeks now, and you want to get back into it right where you left off yesterday. After you open the document, hit Shift+F5 to zip straight back to the location of the last change you made. Handy!

Handyman Saturday - Printers in disguise

Posted on: Saturday, November 10th, 2007 in: Handyman Saturdays, Organize, Handyman, Gadgets, Simplify

Back in California, I found this lovely sewing machine table, missing its machine. After a quick summation that my antique sewing machine was not compatible, we relegated this piece to a bedside table in our guest room. Until I was struck by the thought that our printer might fit inside.

It required about an hour of […]

One clubcard to scan them all!

Posted on: Thursday, November 8th, 2007 in: Organize, Parenthacks, Gadgets, Simplify

I’ve always hated extra stuff in my wallet, and club cards are one of the biggest culprits of wallet clutter, yet you need them to get the good sales!So when I saw LifeHacker.com’s article on this great website www.justoneclubcard.com, I grabbed my wallet, and Mrs. SANH’s keys (which are loaded with mini-club-cards), and added our […]

Thought for Food

Posted on: Monday, October 29th, 2007 in: Organize, Simplify

My workplace has an on-site cafeteria. I go down there to eat there every day of the week. I need the break away from my desk- a chance to talk to friends and recharge for the second half of the day. But, until recently I rarely brought food from home. Mostly I bought my food from […]

Blog Action Day - for the environment!

Posted on: Monday, October 15th, 2007 in: Handyman, Simplify, Parenting

Today is Blog Action Day, an effort to bring a unified focus on the environment through blogging.“But what does the environment have to do with parenting or organizing my life?” you ask. Good question, and I’ve got two answers for you.

Instilling a love of nature in kids
Reduce and Reuse

Instilling a love of Nature in kids
Kids […]