Sensory Housekeeping

Sensory Housekeeping

The courage to live differently

Also, more on my Writing Story (after the contract)

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Diana Kohne
May 01, 2026
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I painted the model in class, and brought the artwork home to complete. The background may be the only snapshot I have of my college apartment.

What happens when we let go of fitting in? What if we focus on unique set ups that work for us, set ups guaranteed to raise normie eyebrows? We’re a creative, thoughtful, problem solving bunch. We can put our brains on creative solutions, new schedules, different arrangements, and design a life that is comfortable for us.

I can’t know what you struggle with, what unnecessary things you might be holding onto because you’ve been conditioned to. So I’m just going to share some things I do that are weird in the context of my (suburban mom) culture to inspire you to push the envelope.

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