We’ve moved!

Hooray!  The rumored changes have taken place!  Update your bookmarks and feeds!

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Thanks for reading!

January 19, 2008. Uncategorized. No Comments.

NY Times on deeper reasons for clutter

This article from last week’s New York Times is interesting. It basically makes the case that clutter is often a symptom of a deeper neurological condition. This could finally provide a physical basis for what Meghan often calls “male pattern blindness.” (Credit goes to Steve’s mom for that phrase.)

January 9, 2008. By Andrew, Cleaning, Organization. No Comments.

Spouse Post #1: Swifferitis

BY ANDREW

sweeper cloths

So first I guess I should clarify my title. While I do leave the “house” for work everyday, I still consider myself a house-spouse. I guess that just means that I try to pay attention to things like household cleaning, cooking, organization and interior decor. I am however, genetically disinclined to do these things well. That’s why I have to come up with tricks and distractions for cleaning.

So here’s my first tip- save up podcasts to listen to while cleaning. Yesterday I had to do a lot of sweefering (that’s the process of sweeping dirt into piles using a Swiffer-ish device- feel free to use the term yourself) so I loaded up my iPod with the latest episode of The Best Show on WFMU and the time just flew by. Try it- I’m sure you’ll agree.

January 2, 2008. Cleaning, Clever ideas. No Comments.