Sitting here at the kitchen table, I hear the shepherd who lives uphill start his dilapidated truck. It seems quieter this time. Perhaps he has repaired it since our last visit. Or maybe our closed windows muffle the rattle. But it’s a welcome sound. For this quiet mountain village sinks into a deep silence asContinue reading “The Village Morning”
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Neighborhood Concerts in Italy [Video]
Aren’t we lucky? Daily concerts, right outside our door! Think that sounds great? Then I’d like to invite you to visit. A special trip to meet the many wonderful people we know from north to south, and east to west, all over Italy! And enjoy the free concerts! Free concerts, right on our doorstep Actually, it’s justContinue reading “Neighborhood Concerts in Italy [Video]”
A Royal Welcome for House Guests
We’ve had fun and adventure, traveled the world, learned new skills and experienced other cultures! And we did all on a shoestring budget, right from our home! “How is this possible?” you ask. Through our guests who shared the love they have for their homeland, or their passion for things like painting, making balsamic vinegar,Continue reading “A Royal Welcome for House Guests”
The Giant, Odor-Free Minimalist {Travel} Towel
Do you have a problem with smelly towels? We always did, but not anymore! Over here, especially during Italy’s rainy season, towels take a long time to dry. So if they’re not washed after each use, they start to smell acidic, and so unpleasant to use! But how can we wash them when it rains?Continue reading “The Giant, Odor-Free Minimalist {Travel} Towel”
How to Do Laundry Almost Free: Naturally
According to statistics, the average American family of four spends about $18 a year on laundry detergent.ยน Add another $39 for bleach, and $66 for fabric softener. That’s a lot of money going down the drain. (No pun intended!) And that doesn’t even take into account the toll all those chemicals take on the environment. But you canContinue reading “How to Do Laundry Almost Free: Naturally”
Simple Living for Retirement
Retirement anymore seems to be right around the corner for us. Yikes! And because of certain lifestyle choices we’ve made, we’re starting to think they’re going to be interesting years, to say the least. Not that we’re alone. It’s not uncommon for people to find themselves in reduced circumstances in their retirement years. And not just with reducedContinue reading “Simple Living for Retirement”