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  • Probably All I will Say about Fundamentalism

    Part 1 – the long part I recently sat down with a mentor to talk about being burnt-out-on-being-burnt-out-on religion. I am at a place where I feel like I’ve read… Read more

  • February Reading

    After cranking through several books in December and January, I relaxed a little in February. The slower pace wasn’t intentional…really, I just got distracted learning how to knit socks. Now,… Read more

  • Serious Things and Substack

    I guess most people blog on Substack now. I like what I have here and I don’t want to switch to Substack. I’m suspicuous of Platforms(TM); although, arguably, WordPress is… Read more

  • Unfinished Projects

    I have a problem with finishing crafty projects. I tend to get to about 65% of the way done and then put it down for months. I have the same… Read more

  • December & January Reading

    In the last two years, I haven’t read as much as usual because I was studying for my private pilot certificate. Now that goal is accomplished and I can return… Read more

  • The End of Aesthetics

    I think the brief Internet Trend Age of curated aesthetics is ending. It’s pretty disappointing; after all, what is more satisfying than a Pinterest board full of assemblies of objects… Read more

  • Volume

    View Post I am going to focus on writing coherently instead of creatively. I have several creative ideas and I trust they will emerge, but in writing my weaknesses are… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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