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19 December 2012
What is the role of the homemaker in later years?
An email came from a US reader, Abby, who asked about being a homemaker in later years. This is part of what she wrote: "I am a stay...
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12 December 2012
Dear 2012
Dear 2012 I'm writing to you on 12.12.12 because some people think there are magical qualities attached to the date, and a...
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1 November 2012
Lists and routines - be flexible
I have written in the past about how trying to be perfect holds you back rather than helps you. Life as we live it is a changeable feast and...
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11 September 2012
It's easier at home
I've had many opportunities to think about my simple life over the past six months and to meet and talk with others who are living this...
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23 July 2012
Life-long learning
I am pleased that learning is a lifelong process. It brings interest to our lives, it enables us to improve and change what we do and how w...
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10 July 2012
Mindful living, being content, paying off debt
Over the years I've been asked many times what is the key to a simple life. I've thought long and hard about it and I reckon there ...
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26 June 2012
Not the step-by-step guide to simple living - REVISITED
I'm having a short break from the blog for the rest of the week. In the meantime, I'll post some old posts that I think are stil...
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23 May 2012
Doing what you can is enough
Today I'm commenting on Cat's recent comment. She asked me to talk about "green guilt". Add your thoughts on this as...
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1 May 2012
Finding your value at home - part 2
I received a followup email from Joannie that said: " I have a girlfriend only 18months younger than myself (I’m 36) who has two gorge...
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30 April 2012
Finding your value at home - Part 1
Last week I received an email from Joannie who said: "After listening to you on the radio and checking out your blog I then bought you...
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16 April 2012
When I'm 64
In 1967, when I was 19, I bought the Beatles LP Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band . I listened to that record for hours at a time, m...
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10 April 2012
I wish
There was a common misconception when we were on the book tour that the way Hanno and I live works best for older people who have the time ...
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9 February 2012
Your new normal
Thank you for your generous and beautiful comments yesterday. We both loved them. I'll be posting our itinerary as soon as it's rea...
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