Or a Mother’s voice? Maybe all of the above and more…. — My latest articles have been on sustainability, slow fashion, and recycling. Some days I accomplish more than others, but my passion for a clean world helps me on my journey to live as eco-friendly as possible. Sometimes I need ideas, tips, motivation, and anything else to get me moving on…

That is what finally helped my wardrobe make more sense than ever! Simple, more sustainable, quality choices made — patiently over time. — I’m working on one wardrobe for life, with sustainable features, decent quality, and adding in small essential replacements once in a while. And maybe a new piece for a special occasion. Instead of saying I ‘need’ more clothes. I ‘need’ a new outfit. …

Says the woman (me) who recently wrote an article on recycling, with a little twist. Now I have yet another twist. — Do you ask yourself if all your efforts of rinsing jars, breaking up boxes, etc., are worth it? Do you wonder if your recycling even gets recycled? Maybe you’re not worried about it much. But either way, my new twist might be something that helps ease up your life, even…

Castles at the Beach — A tribute to my Dad is a nice change from writing about recycling and slow fashion, etc. Sometimes it’s nice to read a few simple memories….And you get to see my mad faces as well as a happy one 😊 — Today is the perfect day to remember my father! Today would have been his birthday, May 15th. (101 if he had lived! Wow!) He’s been in heaven since 1991. Papa Joe, we’ve missed you for many years.

Mother Earth screamed to us to move and help our planet this past Earth Day. Listen, learn and do your part to calm her screams with creative recycling ideas, and a mindset shift to do what you can within your means. — Are you doing your part to help with Climate Change and being kind to our land, people, and animals? If so, that’s awesome. Or is it just a little motivation you are looking for and a few recycling tips? I’ve got several tips, an amusing story from my journey, and an attitude to help make the experience roll along smoothly.

You might find you’ll go back to some of your old ways if they worked well. And find a new way to go viral too! — Growing up in New England, good memories of my surroundings from when I was a child include how fresh and clean the air smelled. Or at least it seemed that way. …

But it’s refreshing to keep some traditions. In my case… Egg Biscuits 😋 — My daughters would say that my Mother’s Egg biscuits should have been mass-produced and tasted fluffy and heavenly. I may not have all the adjectives correct, but I know they and many friends and family LOVED her egg biscuits! But there is plenty more admiration than just egg biscuits… It is three years (as of writing this story) since I…

If I had an iPhone in the ’60s and ’70s, my camera roll would overflow with one theme in particular. You might guess as you read on…… — It’s fun to think about grandparents when you are in your sixties and try to remember if any particular memories stand out. It’s been so long since I had a grandparent alive, so it was challenging to remember specific time spent together. We have some pictures, but how nice it would have been having an iPhone back then!

How my frugal and fashionista mother taught me sustainable fashion habits before it became a movement. — I can hear my mother (Ev 1921-2019) saying… Wear what you have, Anna. You’ve got plenty of clothes. Buy some tops from the thrift shop. I find nice tops there. Wait for a sale for new clothes. And from heaven, my Mother must be saying, ‘I’ve always told you to…