OK. I am back and for real this time ;) The kids were off for three months this year (while our tax dollars renovated the…
Bea JohnsonSeptember 7, 2011
Distracting visual clutter not only affects horizontal surfaces but also vertical ones. But should Art be considered in the process of letting go? "You've inspired…
Bea JohnsonMay 31, 2011
Picture used for illustrative purposes only Comments, such as the following, keep recurring: "I certainly would not want my children, when asked what their…
Bea JohnsonMay 25, 2011
Why do we fill our shelves with knick knacks? Is it to simply fill empty surfaces? Why must they be filled? Are we afraid of…
Bea JohnsonMay 13, 2011
" Getting rid of inspiring artwork/fixtures etc. just creates more waste (what really happens to stuff that no one buys from Goodwill?) . I completely…
Bea JohnsonMay 4, 2011
"It seems that if you have little in life, you have little to worry about. If you have much, it seems you have much to…
Bea JohnsonApril 21, 2011
As you may know, Max is in 5th grade. As part of his classwork, he was asked to create a blog, and he chose "Environmental…
splashApril 2, 2011
This last month, we've been pounded with interviews. But one has a special place in my heart: a KPFA radio show that included my eldest,…
Bea JohnsonFebruary 24, 2011
Pardon me but I no longer get excited about Valentine's day. And I hope this year will be different. I understand and enjoy celebrating love,…
Bea JohnsonFebruary 12, 2011