For three Chinese New Year’s in a row now, I have purchased a new beaded Chinese charm to hang on my purse. It’s only about three inches long, and its bright colors are noticeable as it dangles down from my purse strap. These charms have become my reminders to stay spiritually awake. I also like…

The time has come to face the facts. I cannot live with my purse any longer, in its current chaotic state. Only the powers of the Asian art of Feng Shui alignment can help. If your handbag is insanely disorganized too, just follow these easy steps. Same rules apply for backpacks. 1. Buy a new…

I think I am working too hard. “I know you are working too hard!” said Mr. Chattering last night. “Read Andrew Sullivan, read the great bloggers! You can save yourself some effort by sticking with just a few ideas, instead of always writing up a new topic. YOU are just stacking artfully-crafted little bits, and…

I picked up an issue of the hot new home design magazine “Domino,” and I was happy to see that it’s a publication with a clear-seeing eye out for people who can’t afford the latest red refrigerator or hand-painted wallpaper. Domino devotes one whole section to “doing good,” and calls it “Easy ways to set…

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