Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

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  • Inside the Mind of An Introvert

    I recall sitting alone on my Airbnb terrace in Marseille this past June (my view above). I had a coffee in my hand and I was thinking of you. I can love my friends and family and still enjoy being alone. I have always been concerned that my desire to…

  • Free of your own demons, constraints, and guilt Reading the words in my subtitle takes me aback. The idea that we walk around with the weight of so much negativity on our backs is truly daunting. There is only one way to tackle these challenges and that is to face…

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  • Missing in Italy

    A personal story I posted several years ago — many of my readers have not read about this nightmare from my past. Sometimes I shake…

  • Truth, Lies, & Gossip

    Trust Issues? Me? Nah. How about you? I suspect most, if not all, adults have trust issues. Human beings can be deceptive and deceitful; uplifting…

  • You Never Truly Leave Your Home Country

    I’m headed for trouble with this blog. It’s my candor, it’s too much for some people. One of the benefits of aging is that you…

  • Righteous Rants Get You Nowhere

    A Periodic Reminder (to myself) This blog is not meant for anyone else but me. I’m making notes for future reference. Righteous behavior, righteous thoughts,…

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I’m Jane, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things.

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