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Love this book! Very straight forward, written for teens in their language, but good for anyone else willing to learn how to live in the world of humans. I was raised this way, my kids were, too. Other peoples kids, (not to mention celebrities and politicians) however....... ]]>
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Oh, I love this book (even though the print is awfully small! Like Joy of Cooking, this reference manual is both encyclopedic and fun to read. Beware, looking up how to do one thing can lead to many lost hours reading about a dozen other interesting things! ]]>
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Our surroundings will affect our moods, whether we are consciously aware of the clutter or not. Actually taking a good look at the rooms in our homes can give a great deal of insight into our personalities. This is a workbook, not an easy pill to fix or put off dealing with reality.
I would add, however, that like all other aspects of life, this is a feedback loop. Live in garbage = feel like garbage = live in garbage. Don't waste time looking for the beginning, just wade in anywhere to make changes, LOL.
Now, back to the worksheets and then the rooms! ]]>
Not much has changed in human culture(s). Didn't realize it at the time I read the book the first time, for old George really put his finger on it! Longer I live, more obvious his points become... ]]>