Aren't you so happy you grew up when you did? I think about that so much now—about how lucky we were. We were the last generation to be "feral", out in the fresh air to fend for ourselves. You

It is sad. Guymon, OK was always our little oasis and we'd stop there for the night before our push to Albuquerque. It's not a big town but all the essentials are there. There's a whole lot of nothing

Happy to hear you're enjoying it!

Thanks for reading!

Oh yes, no need for caffeine when you're embroiled in that kind of paranoia. : )

Much appreciated!

Thanks!

I agree! It also feels good to shed extra stuff too. The Fit/Jazz is an excellent little car. It's even sold as a hybrid in Japan and parts of Europe.

We used to love our road trips down to Sedona and, you're right, it does remind you of how vast America is. I was surprised by how desolate much of the middle of our country is. On our route to Arizona

How wonderful that your niece has you to pass down all of those stories from your childhood! It makes me sad that so many children these days don't use their imaginations the way we did when we were young.

Thank you Nancy! I was trying to imagine what it would actually feel like to be in such a position and the only thought that kept popping up was—sheer paranoia. I listen to a lot of technology podcasts

That sounds like a good way to approach it! : ) I try to help in other ways too. I'd rather try to teach people things so they become more self-sufficient. Giving, when it's not anonymous, can be such

Amen. It goes so quickly! Simplicity is definitely best. It makes me feel great when I can donate or get rid of things. We don't have the VW Polo here in the US. I saw them when we were in Ireland though.

It's so good to be on the same page with that kind of stuff!

My pleasure. I like the simplicity of the kettlebell too. If you go on an extended road trip all you really need to bring is that one piece of equipment.

It sounds like you had an abundance of what really matters! That must've been a wonderful thing to learn about your husbands acts of kindness. That's the best legacy a person can leave. The hedonic treadmill

Thankfully it worked out great yesterday! No smashed toes! : ) A few boxes had almost disintegrated and were coming open though. This tile was made in Indonesia so the boxes were worse for the wear. If

Thank you! I felt like more of Citadel's plan needed to be revealed at this point to make the stakes a little higher.

So glad you're enjoying it!

I really enjoyed this Lizelle! In some ways it reminded me of The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Mother Earth is really a good term for our planet because "she" gives so selflessly to us. Great