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    Jamie Living Abroad August 26, 2017
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Sell It, Store It, or Send It to Spain?

In Living Abroad, Simplicity by JamieJuly 11, 201816 Comments

When Susan and I decided to move to Spain, we were living in a 2400+ square foot home that we‘d managed to comfortably fill during the 15 years we’d spent …

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My Downsize Push Back… Can I Be Helped?

In Living Gently, Simplicity by SusanJune 10, 20182 Comments

The culling that happens with any downsizing effort should kick the twin beasts of want and really want right in the butt.  But not always.  You would think that after …

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Library Cards Are as Powerful as Credit Cards for Overseas Living

In Living Abroad, Simplicity by JamieSeptember 23, 20172 Comments

I was in the fourth grade and I’d spent three years in the slow reading group when, with the flip of some internal switch, I could READ! Not just words …

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Living Small: Our Approach to Consumption

In Living Gently, Simplicity by JamieAugust 14, 2017Leave a Comment

When Susan and I decided to retire a year early, I worked out a comprehensive financial plan for early-retirement. The plan called for us to conscientiously economize for two years, …

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A Quick House Sale Makes for Our Busy July

In Living Abroad, Simplicity by SusanAugust 10, 20174 Comments

Due to a hot housing market, we faced down the challenge of downsizing our 2400 sq ft home to the few boxes we’re bringing to Spain in 30 days. It …

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Why We Started Streaking at Our Age

In Simplicity by SusanMay 17, 2017Leave a Comment

I remember streaking back in the 1970’s. I even tried it a few times…with friends under the cloak of darkness when not many people were around. It was a youthful …

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I Thought My Stuff Was Different

In Simplicity by SusanApril 24, 2017Leave a Comment

I thought my stuff was different, confessions after a first time garage sale. I thought my stuff was different, confessions after a first time garage sale. We aren’t garage sale …

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