One thing I paid attention to when we were house hunting in Minnesota was light.  What kind of light came into the house?  Would it have mood-boosting sunny rooms that the camera loves?  The house we ended up purchasing had so much light.  Too much at times, in fact.  But, I basked in it and enjoyed it thoroughly.  None of the homes we looked at during our Maryland house hunt had good light.  They were all older homes with smaller windows, surrounded by mature trees and landscaping.  I am pretty optimistic when looking at a house, though; I felt we could brighten up the 1970s home we purchased.  Of course, it felt dark.  The curtains were drawn and shades were pulled in all of the rooms since it was summer and the house was empty.  There were other things that closed the place in like overgrown bushes in front of

As I share the things I do each day, I’m often asked how I get it all done.  This has been a question that’s been asked and answered many times over the years, but it’s always worth talking about.  I think it’s natural to look at the work produced by someone and wonder about their process, routines, habits, approach, and mindset.  We’re always looking for that secret sauce recipe that seems to work well for someone else and just might work well for us. While I don’t have any secret sauce recipes to share today, I hope I can offer some encouragement by giving you a glimpse at how I approach my work. If you’ve followed me for a few years, you know I’m someone who thrives on productivity.  I just enjoy working, having something to show for my time, and creating.  I’ve been that way since I was pretty