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Re: What kind of clutter is in your life?

Heather — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:50:49 -0000

1. Notebooks & binders from grad school. I'm afraid to let go because it would feel like throwing away knowledge (and $40,000 in tuition). I keep meaning to go through them and type up the really important notes...
2. Head clutter. LOVED the metaphor about "renters in your head."

My husband and I moved in June, and we weeded out lots of stuff. We know we're going to move again in a year, so our motto for the year is "10% less." I plan to keep a box in my closet into which I toss things all year long. At the end of the year, I'll take it to goodwill. I just completed my Style Statement, and I think it will really help me reduce the clutter. Thanks, C&D!

Re: What kind of clutter is in your life?

Heather — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:12:59 -0000

Sophisticated Fresh

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Heather — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:52:19 -0000

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Every week, I pick up a box of organic produce and eggs that comes from a local farm. I love being in tune with the seasonality of food. Now, I look forward to green garlic in the spring, tomatoes in the fall, and chard in the winter. And I feel really good about supporting a small farm.

Re: Shopping local: my get out of jail free tips

Heather — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:28:27 -0000

The August edition of Sunset Magazine (Northern California edition) has a fantastic spread on a one-block dinner party. Gardening tips & recipes are on their website www.sunset.com. It's very inspiring -- they even raised chickens!

Re: This Labor Day, how would you change our work culture?

Heather — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:11:00 -0000

How would I change our work culture?
1. Teach everyone that what you do is not who you are. It's ok not to love what you do if you can be grateful that you are providing for your family.
2. One year maternity leave + on-site child care.
3. Pay teachers more (see: www.theteachersalaryproject.org).
4. Get rid of the weird Social Security requirement that you can't work more than a certain # of hours while collecting benefits (otherwise you are hugely taxed), because our mature citizens have so much to offer society.
5. 35-hour work week, 4 weeks of vacation
6. Have high standards for what we do, yet be satisfied with doing less: "Quien mucho abarca, poco aprieta." (He who puts his arms around much squeezes little.)
7. Daily yoga classes. (hey, I can dream...)

Re: What is your favorite fiction book?

Heather — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:11:45 -0000

Le Petit Prince
The Alchemist
The Passion (Jeanette Winterson)
Interpreter of Maladies (Jhumpa Lahiri)

Re: How do you know when a decision is “right” for you?

Heather — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:56:15 -0000

Absence of anxiety, tension, and general yuck in my gut. Right choices feel clean, authentic, and like they have the backing of the Universe behind them.

Re: What do you find beautiful about your body?

Heather — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:09:29 -0000

I always get complimented on my skin, but I really love my neck, upper arms, and waist, too.

I love still getting carded when I buy alcohol (I'm almost 33).

Re: What’s the best concert you ever attended?

Heather — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:21:12 -0000

Paris Combo at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco (a very cozy, jazzy venue), January '05

Re: How have you changed?

Heather — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:39:17 -0000

I don't need to be in the spotlight as much as I used to. I credit that to the love of a good man. I make better food choices. I am more responsible and humble. I feel the need to put down roots the way I didn't in my 20's. I'm starting to be able to relax and be kinder to myself -- doing so makes me able to be kinder to others.

Re: What is the best relationship book you’ve read?

Heather — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:19:35 -0000

The Key (And the Name of the Key is Willingness) by Cheri Huber
It's not about relationships per se, but it helps you learn to love and be kind to yourself, so that you can then love and be kind to others.

Re: What's on your must-have list for fall fashion? boots - Petit Bateau - Foley and Corrina - vintage - Luchesse cowboy boots - wide leg jeans | Carrie and Danielle

Heather — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:24:58 -0000

Black wool wide-leg pants, new jeans, a cute little jacket or sweater from Anthropologie...and better posture.

Re: Goodbye Summer, Hello Sunscreen? 4 Rules for All Year Sun Care

Heather — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:35:03 -0000

I really like Paula's Choice products. They are great for sensitive skin, as they have no fragrance. Go to www.cosmeticscop.com.

One thing to watch for: some people are allergic to avobenzone, an ingredient in many sunscreens. Read your labels!

Re: What do you collect?

Heather — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:16:57 -0000

Memories of great meals.

Re: What kind of award would you like to win?

Heather — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:06:30 -0000

Teacher of the Year

Re: What is your favorite flower? (And, are you curious as to why we’re asking?)

Heather — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:02:48 -0000

Gardenias: soft, lush, crisp, clean, elegant, with a heady aroma

Re: What’s something you can NOT do today that will simplify your life?

Heather — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:05:29 -0000

check email every 5 minutes

Re: What word describes your desire for 2009?

Heather — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:09:20 -0000

harmony