It dawned on me this week, as we were housebound on laundry day, that we have been living out of five carry-on bags (one for each of us) for over a year. Yes, it means we can’t leave the house on …
Perfectly Simple
Lagom is a Swedish word that has no English equivalent. After spending time in Gothenburg’s Southern Archipelageo, it became clear to me that lagom is a feeling more than a word. Whereas words like …
What Are Your Favorite Subjects?
The teacher in me always asks kids, “What is your favorite subject in school?” All over the world, to date, the majority of kids say, “lunch and recess.” Here is what we have learned from a year of …
Is Clutter a Virtual Reality for You?
By the time we left our life in the United States almost a year ago, we had five carry-on bags worth of belongings. Early in our journey, I wrote quite a bit about the physical process of simplifying …
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Have You Ever Heard of Globish?
When my son Max saw this sign on our way into a remote hill town in the Marche region of Italy, he said, “ I wonder why they don’t like big bands here.” Upon further reflection, we all realized it …
The Luck of The Irish: Beachcombing on Elba
I have often wondered why I feel uncomfortable when people say, “You are so lucky!” I thought maybe my discomfort stemmed from having difficulty receiving help, gifts, compliments, etc. I realized …
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