Tag Archives: de-clutter

What is the point of our daily lives?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Kate Kresse

Here we are in January. We are past the rush and thrill of the holidays. My students are early in their second semester efforts. Those who are”on top of things” have already started working on their tasks. Magazines and newspapers … Continue reading →

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God is attempting to teach me flexibility

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Normally when I set up my work schedule, which means which student I tutor when, the schedule remains fairly predictable. So far this year, that has not been the case. As a matter of fact, over the course of the … Continue reading →

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What did this past week make you say?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Kate Kresse

What did this past week make you say>? Did you have some specific goals in mind when the week began? Did you have a list of things to do? If so, was it written or mental? Was it long or … Continue reading →

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Here is a way to gain perspective!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Kate Kresse

How can I gain perspective? Yes, of course I can de-clutter, organize my time, write, blog, and exercise. I can focus on what is important and let the rest go. We all know that. What are other ways to gain … Continue reading →

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When Life Is Difficult

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I have been pondering the shifting sands of life lately. I have given a lot of thought to new directions and paths. I have come to realize, no I have come to remember something important about myself. Perhaps it is … Continue reading →

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When De-cluttering Your Mind Don’t Hold On to the Wrong Things!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I am sure you have seen the programs, articles, or books about de-cluttering. You know the usual advice: “Separate into 3 separate piles what you are going to throw away, what you are going to give away, and what is … Continue reading →

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Tiny things for God

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Kate Kresse

‎”Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” ― Mother Teresa. I think there is so much wisdom in that quote. It can be overwhelming to consider how to live your … Continue reading →

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Improve All Your Tomorrows

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kate Kresse

“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.”~ Ralph Marston. Some days and weeks are so busy for me. This month has been a series of days like that. As a result I have lost my plan! I drive … Continue reading →

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Sometimes There is Just Too Much Muchness

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Kate Kresse

For tutors this is a busy time of year. No Child Left Behind Tests (Called AIMS in AZ) are in progress. Finals loom on the horizon in about 6 weeks. My current students are hard at work, and I am … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah-Inducing Moments

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Kate Kresse

There are days that I think simply ARE hallelujah days. Days when it seems there is reason to have a joyful spirit. Today is Thursday. I love Thursdays…it is a day when I take stock of the week thus far. … Continue reading →

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She Had Me At Louie

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Kate Kresse

Ok. Let me preface everything I am going to say with the absolute fact that I am moved beyond measure by every blogger I read. The posts, the poetry, the photographs, the Scriptural teachings, the outlooks on life…. just as … Continue reading →

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Upgraded my blog — but you may not notice

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Today when my husband was on his computer he noticed that a number of my posts had some embedded advertisement videos in them. He asked why I had put them there. Of course, I hadn’t. When I logged into wordpress … Continue reading →

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Do you work too much or too little? Daily post # 241

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Do you work too much or too little?. Can I say both? There are some things I spend too much time doing (at times my regular work)—and some things I work at too little—(keeping things organized and systemized at home). … Continue reading →

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De-clutter: What you bind(er) on earth you bind(er)…My topic #239

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I stumbled upon a method to get some of my files organized. For a long time, I was thinking like a secretary/office manager. I would put various papers into file folders and stick them in a file cabinet. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Goodwill Hunting–my post # 237

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I love to browse at the Goodwill store. You never know what you will find. The other day I stopped in to make a donation. After I had done that I made a quick stop inside the store to see … Continue reading →

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Try to think about nothing: what happens? Topic # 228

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Try to think about nothing: what happens?.I did manage to think of nothing for a little bit. I was like stretching out on my back in a canoe and just floating. For awhile it was so relaxing it was like … Continue reading →

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The Impulse to Create

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Kate Kresse

The Impulse to Create.The impulse to create runs deep within me. I can suppress it for just so long and then it must come out. Sometimes it expresses itself in my writing or my ideas for stories or projecs. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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A different way to create

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Do you find yourself just going through the motions day after day? Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut? Do you feel overwhelmed by life? I do—quite often these days. With all of the health issues … Continue reading →

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What keeps you up at night? Topic #56

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Kate Kresse

What keeps you up at night?. A few things keep me up at night. The main thing is the sleeplessness that apparently is the hallmark of my menopausal life. Sigh. I would love to sleep every night, but sometimes I … Continue reading →

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Postaday topic #21: what’s the single most important thing…

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Topic #21 Here’s today’s topic idea, brought to you by Plinky.com: What’s the single most important thing you accomplished in 2010? And how do you plan to top it in 2011 (perhaps by completing your blogging challenge!). I can answer … Continue reading →

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Postaday topic #20: What’s the most important thing you’re putting off?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Topic #20 What’s the most important thing you’re putting off? And why haven’t you done it yet? What do you need to make it happen? I would say that the most important thing is having my files (especially expenses) organized … Continue reading →

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