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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…
Revised and Updated “Today is the oldest you’ve ever been, and the youngest you’ll ever be again.”― Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor seemed to have it together. My…
You too? I’m finding arthritis to be very common among my peers. My father was middle aged when I was born and old when I…
Being Realistic At the Same Time Caution: Do not read this blog if TMI is a problem for you. I apologize that the subject matter…
Using Your Own Yardstick A few profile factors to keep in mind when reading this bloggers point of view: white older male, raised in New…

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.