Backpack, Sweet Backpack

At first I couldn't explain this new pattern of my repeated visits to eBay in search of black backpacks. I had bought several. Some made me reasonably happy. Some furthered the learning curve down "What I Don't Want Street". Going down that road helped me to discover my preference for backpacks with lots of obvious and accessible compartments. Then I realized that since I was travelling for work more than I ever had before and since I am a Taurus, (a home centered sign), a backpack has become an extension of home to me. Compartments are rooms. A central compartment that is able to hold my massive planner equals a large family room. An area with loops to hold pens and pencils plus a notebook is the office. No matter the size, it sure is easier to clean.
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Leslie

Time In Another Dimension

That is what house sitting is like. There I am in a space that has no emotional hold on me. In my case it was only a few miles down the road and yet I felt light years away. The first thing I noticed was the instant calmness of mind. At home everywhere I looked sparked some thought that started with an "ought to", as in " Oh, I ought to clean that, organize that, attend to that." I watched movies, read or visited with the upstairs neighbor, my friend Grace. I would get up and head home to work. Each time I returned to the studio I was aware of the jarring feeling of coming into such a chaotic mess. I referred to my workspace as "studio verite". Now I am thinking that a little faking the level of organization and cleanliness might be better for business not to mention my own peace of mind.
Two weeks of living like that have made me promise myself that August is the month to devote to making the change. I just have to change my motto from "If in doubt don't throw it out"
Gracie, I owe you big time!
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Leslie