1. this laundry hamper for being mostly empty. {however briefly.} 2. these new buds. {for being there.} 3. this thread. {and finally finding the time to sew some patches.} 4. this staple gun. {for…
1. this old bronze bracelet from my mom. {and the way it tarnishes and shines right up again after a day on the beach.} 2. this thirty-year-old owner’s manual. {and getting to know it.}…
1. this tiny bouquet. {and getting to pluck it from our own little pots.} 2. this bag. {as trusty as ever and filled with mostly sweats for a rainy weekend.} 3. this giant paper…
1. this self-portrait. {on the occasion of my thirty-seventh birthday.} 2. this tote. {and the perpetual usefulness of standing up straight.} 3. this third little letter. {for being added to the mix.} 4. the…
1. these pencils. {because there’s nothing like a fresh start. 2. these bags. {for (also) covering the phone jack.} 3. these many glasses of iced tea. {for helping me push through the afternoon slump.}…
1. this sun tea. {chilled.} 2. this pot of mint. {for doubling before my eyes.} 3. this dress {and the perfect weather to wear it in.} 4. this rearranged closet. {for being a better…
1. this repotted plant. {for having more room to grow.} 2. this rescued sidewalk fan. {less so the cleaning of it.} 3. these tiny sunflowers. {mostly just for being tiny.} 4. this fabric. {and…
1. these cosmos {for seemingly surviving.} 2. this embroidery thread. {and getting it ready for 7th birthday party favors.} 3. these notes. {and making some headway on projects.} 4. this last patch. {don’t care…
1. these cosmos. {for staying so fresh.} 2. these doorknobs. {and denuding them.} 3. this old couch. {and deciding what to do with her.} 4. this new-to-me rocker. {destined for a makeover. i couldn’t…
1. these salad greens. {every single one.} 2. these sweats. {for being sent my way.} 3. these baby vines. {for not getting fried.} 4. this lavender {for hanging out inside for a bit.} 5.…