Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime

by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader, 2003 Well – we’re coming up on Valentine’s Day and it gives one pause to consider…who d’ya love.  Our programming for this day has us immediately turn to romantic interests and so I’ll concentrate on that – for the most part, but not entirely.  Let’s assume for … Read more

Holidays: They’re Coming Ready or Not

by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader, 2003 They’re coming! Ready or not! In fact they all seem to be here at once – if you believe what you see in the department stores. Well before Halloween, I was seeing Christmas paraphernalia. There’s something unsettling and off-putting about seeing Santa and Menorahs snuggled in … Read more

The Garage

by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader, 2002 The garage. Just the mention of it brings groans, gasps and the rolling of eyes. Even the most fastidious people have been revealed to be closet-messies when it comes to the garage. In private consultations, people have been know to throw their bodies across the door … Read more

What’s All This Muttering About Cluttering?

by Nancy Wesson Reprinted from The Austin Homesteader,  2002 Ever find yourself muttering “Now – where DID I put those keys, screwdriver, car-proof of insurance (sorry officer I know I put it in a safe place …..).  It’s like those squirrels!  They spend half the summer and fall burying nuts and tidbits in a safe … Read more