Stuffitis is Overtaking the Nation, Do You Have It?

Stuffitis … do you have it? It’s the fast-tracking syndrome overtaking the nation! A great fan and reader suggested this topic and it should be a great concern for all of us. We’ve become a nation consumed with stuff. Our economy has become a production economy and consumption has become our way of life. Our [...]
Benefits of Living in a Studio

This is Part 3 of the Purging Sucks Series; first hand insights from my dear fried Bruce who embarked on a major life change just three months ago by moving across county to be near his aging mother. The journey was long, the changes daunting, but I know he is embracing this new life and [...]
The Riches of Purging: Purged Living Part 2

This is Part 2 of Purged Living Life, tales from my friend Bruce who recently did a massive purge, left a 3 bedroom home, moved across country and is now living in a studio. If you missed Part 1 Purging Sucks, be sure to give it a quick read first. So you have now purged [...]
Minimize the Stuff and Focus on What Matters

While reading another one of my $0.10 library magazines, Sierra Magazine (stated mission: “To explore, enjoy, and protect the planet”), I came across a great quote that so clearly and simply puts life into perspective: “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius What a great quote. Just stop and [...]
Taking the Leap to Living on Less

Internal thoughts after taking the big, scary leap of leaving my successful career for small-town living: Money and titles and awards and peer respect and things like that. My future planning was as American as it could be .. I valued promotions .. titles .. respect from peers … money .. and continuous upward movement [...]





