Oh, msbelle, I have had the "why can't I find this/do this simple thing/why is my life such a mess?" wailing breakdown several times. I hope you find that key soon, and I'm glad you were able to find a solution to the immediate need.

I am a disaster at adulting, so I have a lot of hacks/just not caring anymore.

Me too. Keeping track of things is the hardest. Online billpay and multiple appointment alarms on my phone are all that allow me to disguise myself as a responsible adult.

I still have not found the key, but I am putting away all my summer clothes and getting out enough winter clothes to get through this winter. In the process I am culling: 2 blazers, 2 dresses, 2 shirts, and a skirt so far.

I'm also not allowing myself to bring out more winter clothes than I can fit in my drawers/closet easily. Should be easier to put away if there is actually room for it. should anyway.

3 nightgowns, 2 robes, 2 shorts, 2 t-shirts, 1 jean, and 2 more shirts.

TCB!

I just set up a twitter for the Good Stuff, and I can't believe I didn't do this sooner -- the posts seem to show up well, automagically! It's @goodstufftumblr which I may regret down the road, but it was available unlike any other permutation of the name.

I've been trying to do stuff with my sister but keep using the wrong word or not being able to explain where something is or not being able to find it. Like she was fixing something and I was like "yes, I do have a headlamp! ...somewhere. Not there. Or there. Or here. Or, hmmm..."

I got today off for the GHWB funeral too. I would rather have had the 2% raise and 25% increase in locality pay that the Senate was going to give us and 45 has refused. I didn't do much with it: I vacuumed, started my holiday letter, and went to see Ralph Breaks the Internet, which was fun.

But I'm sick with a cold and I want wonton soup. Must lever myself off the couch and walk around the corner to the Chinese restaurant.

A relevant New Yorker cartoon: [link]

That is amazing.

Ha!