It isn't much. It isn't fancy. It is actually outdated and brown. It is perfect. It is small and compact which basically means it is easy to say "no" to Costco, and to stockpiling. It holds everything we need and not much else. This also helps me to say "no" to every kitchen gadget and machine known to man, and instead be resourceful, which appeals to my creativity.
For now it is all we need, and if and when it can be updated, that will be swell, but for my needs and sanity it is perfect, because as we all know, every counter will be overrun with papers, and clutter if not guarded morning and night. So, the secret to keeping the counters clear, as with a junk drawyer-is not to have one (or many) at all.
