Posts by Lauren Williams
Institute for Challenging Disorganization Does It Again
The Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD), a phenomenal professional society for people who wish to specialize in helping clients with complex needs, for example people with brain injuries or severe ADD, has just launched INTERNATIONAL PAGES. WOW!!!!! ICD offers you a great selection of ICD’s current resources, translated in five different languages: Dutch, French, Italian,…
Read MoreI almost didn’t go
I almost didn’t go. I’d finished with my first client at 12:30. My second appointment started at 3. Only 1/2 hour between locations. I had no problem making the decision to get a root beer float from Snoqualmie Ice Cream Scoop Shop. Only reason it took me as long as it did was that nasty…
Read MoreA gift from my son
A gift from my son, which originate with my in-laws. He’s outgrown them. Worn while sitting in the parking lot of a Goodwill, waiting to make a donation. Making a picnic of it with a thermos of hot tea and a cinnamon roll from a local bakery. Returned a friend’s phone call, got some time…
Read MoreGrab positive with both fists
I think the Universe heard me screaming in rage and kicking my file cabinet because a college chum, a mate I can talk to once a year and it’s as if the conversation is just carrying on in a roiling rush of words from the day before, is very sick with presumed COVID19. Seconds later,…
Read MoreHow To Purge Toys & Downsize Your Playroom
This might be folly now, but I’m posting it to give frazzled parents everywhere hope… How to Purge Toys & Downsize Your Playroom, Romper April 21, 2018 Caroline Shannon-Karasik “If you have ever whacked your knee on a dollhouse or found yourself with a teeny, tiny figurine underfoot, then you know just how overwhelming…
Read More40 Things to Purge from Your Life After 40
I’m #24 in this fun little piece about age-related purging: junk mail! BUT Imma gonna go bold – you can start purging junk mail at ANY age. Let your toddler have it for coloring paper, get the habit started young. I use mine as kindling in my fireplace. “40 Things to Purge from Your…
Read MoreAmericans with Disabilities Act- Misunderstandings Hurt You
I’m a member of Eastside CHADD, the Seattle branch of CHADD, a support, advocacy and education group for ADD-abled people. I attended a powerful, even heartening, lecture on Wednesday about the Americans with Disabilities Act presented by Linda Clemon-Karp, MFA, ADAC, Continuing Education Coordinator at the Northwest ADA Center. The Center, “providing information, training, and…
Read MoreTrying Something New – Casual Uncluttering LinkedIn Page
I’m experimenting with a Casual Uncluttering Company Page on LinkedIn. I’m going to offer unique business-oriented content in its posts: I will give you just this one sample, an article from Libby Sander in the March 25, 2019 Harvard Business Review “The Case for Finally Cleaning Your Desk,” to tempt you into following me.
Read MoreMore Organizer on the Road Show options
Sneak Peak at the Virtual Organizer on the Road Show Sunday June 7, 2020, 9:00AM – 10:30AM Pacific Standard Time, Tickets on sale through Eventbrite Friday June 12, 2020, 9:00AM – 10:30AM Pacific Standard Time, Tickets on sale through Eventbrite Friday June 12, 2020, 12:00PM – 1:30PM Pacific Standard Time, Tickets on sale through Eventbrite…
Read More3D Printers and the Maker Spirit
I am particularly pleased to share a link to the June 2020 edition of Vancouver Family Magazine, pages 12 – 17, detailing the profoundly impactful volunteer efforts of several community groups, including Repair Clark County, to teach, feed and protect vulnerable members of their city. I’ve often highlighted Repair Clark County’s Repair Cafes. I’m in…
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