My Aunt Ruth is more organized than I can ever imagine being. These are all new recipes waiting to be tested and rated. Yes, she rates them as "good" or "bad" and files them. The reason the lackluster ones get a place is that she might not remember her displeasure and make it by mistake. When you are 91, labels help.
Being organized is another lesson I am learning from Aunt Ruth. It isn't my reflex, so I spend far too much time looking for things. She never does. Really, she knows where all of her things are, because there is a place for everything, and everything in its place.
With the holidays approaching, cards being written, tables being set, and deadlines for work pressing in on me, I am wondering where I put my glasses, placed my coffee, laid my grocery list, or even if I remembered to extinguish the pumpkin pie scented candle I had burning in the kitchen.
Paying attention to small things that make life easier is one of the many ways Aunt Ruth influences me every single day. Maybe, she can do the same for you.
A reminder...please leave comments on subjects you might want Aunt Ruth to address on this blog as well as any remarks that might be great in the forthcoming book, Loving Aunt Ruth are greatly appreciated. And..if you'd like some holiday recipes, send me your postal address. honeylazar4@gmail.com
Her ability to organize and stay organized is truly impressive!! Clearly - it's what makes it possible for her to do all that she does. Love how you're capturing the 'details' of her daily life!
ReplyDeleteYes, I need so much help with that. I start out being organized, but then when I get really busy it all goes to pot.
ReplyDeleteHow many of us have said that we became LESS organized after retiring! I wonder how Ruth became so organized or maintained her organizational skills?!
ReplyDeleteI love this series so much!!! Does Aunt Ruth have any organizing secrets for a mother of four young children? I have been focusing on being more organized and on the ball this year. As more chaos, in the form of little pitter patting feet, have entered my life I have realized how much I enjoy being organized. I have a long way to go though! Baby steps!
ReplyDeletei will be posting aunt ruth's answers to your questions!
ReplyDeleteGinnie-" i was born with a part of my brain that was an organizer. since i was 5, i organized my dresser, desk, and closet. i always knew when my sister moved my things. i maintain my skills, because i don't let anyone else take care of my things."
ReplyDeleteJessica-"you must have a container for each child, and you must ask your children to return their toys when they are done playing!"
I'm pretty good about staying organized but around the holidays all of that goes out the door... ):
ReplyDeletedoes aunt Ruth have any helpful tips for how to keep everything in order during the busy guest season??
All suggestions appreciated!! (;
everyone needs an aunt Ruth in their lives!!
Reading this blog inspires me. I am normally pretty organized but lately things seem to be out of control....... I need to get back to organizing my things. Thanks Honey for sharing this.
ReplyDeletedear tanya, aunt ruth says it is important to do one thing at a time. if you are cooking, then just cook. if you are shopping, then just shop. when you try to do more than one thing at a time, you become exhausted and cannot enjoy the holidays.
ReplyDeleteGood advice Aunt Ruth! I am always doing twelve things at once with a rattled brain!
ReplyDeleteI need aunt Ruth to organize my office. Send her Fed X. When your'e 91 you need labels? NO! I always need labels except I miss label everything or get the wront item with the wrong label.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to be labled incase I forget who I am which may not be a bad thing.
This is a great portrait..no, not of a fridge..of aunt Ruth