Adventures · Emptying the nest

A gorge of sorts (oh, and some houses…)

'Tis the season to gorge on goodies, beverages, delicacies, presents, and decorations, etc.  Wait...why presents and decorations?  I know, I know...gorge, by definition, means fill oneself with food.  Duh...but it's okay sometimes to stretch thoughts and make words work, right? As an empty nester, and a woman over the 52-year mark (why not just say 53?… Continue reading A gorge of sorts (oh, and some houses…)

Adventures · Emptying the nest

The lifestyle of a dubious minimalist

The hot trend of today is to let go of your stuff and minimize your life.  Become a minimalist they say!  It's easy, just get rid of things that don't add value to your life. I love the idea of minimalism and get it, and…I have tried implementing it in so many ways only to succumb… Continue reading The lifestyle of a dubious minimalist