Monthly Archives: November 2012

Just Stuff

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

This time of year, as we consider what we are thankful for, I realize that this year I’m grateful that my relationship with stuff has shifted to make more room for people. To help you understand what I mean, let’s … Continue reading →

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Battening Down the Hatches

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

As the temperature drops I’ve been slowly cranking my heater up notch by notch. It’s been a wet and chilly week with temperatures in the high 30s to low 50s. Portland has a mild climate and I know it won’t … Continue reading →

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I Love My Laundromat

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

When I was five years old we lived in a triplex on Fremont Avenue in Seattle and went to the Laundromat on the corner every week. It was one of my very favorite places. It had a warm, clean smell … Continue reading →

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Little Life Captured Tall & Skinny

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

Last spring Hannah Doyle, a journalism student at the University of Oregon, interviewed Brittany Yunker and me for a story she was writing for OR Magazine. OR Magazine is an annual publication that captures the uniqueness of Oregonians. The format of … Continue reading →

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Electing Simplicity, Sanity, & Smallness

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Happy Election Day, everyone! I walked my ballot down to the post office this morning. This evening I’ll be gathering with my classmates to watch the election results roll in. I’m honored I was able to vote on initiatives that … Continue reading →

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Build it Tiny Workshop on Saturday, 11/10

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

Dee Williams’s tiny house design and consulting company Portland Alternative Dwellings will be hosting a Build it Tiny Workshop on Saturday, November 10, 2012. I attended on of PAD’s workshops in June of 2011 and it was a fantastic experience. … Continue reading →

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