tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929286761397206628.post4945554155210936068..comments2024-01-03T12:34:30.026-08:00Comments on "The Wisdom of Les Miserables": In Search of Practical Wisdom for Daily Living: An Edited LifeAlfred J. Garrottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15624774595396604043noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929286761397206628.post-70330776384075600402013-10-28T08:36:33.244-07:002013-10-28T08:36:33.244-07:00Thanks to my writing colleagues for sharing their ...Thanks to my writing colleagues for sharing their "edited life" experiences.Alfred J. Garrottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624774595396604043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929286761397206628.post-37376114380360456402013-10-27T20:52:30.408-07:002013-10-27T20:52:30.408-07:00I love the analogy, Al. Great job! It's hard e...I love the analogy, Al. Great job! It's hard enough to edit my manuscripts without editing my life. <br /><br />I bought my condo in 1983, intending to live here alone, but I've made space for both a husband and a dog. We have more than our share of clutter. At least my computer is somewhat organized. If I were overly organized, I'd miss out on a lot of important things. <br /><br /><br /><br />Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221840403009644033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929286761397206628.post-22604641026149866592013-10-26T12:39:52.786-07:002013-10-26T12:39:52.786-07:00This is an endless process. I left a 2,500 sq. f...This is an endless process. I left a 2,500 sq. ft. house in Michigan for a 1,002 sq. ft. house in the Bay Area. I never rented a storage unit! I try to remember the following: if I bring something into my house that's permanent, something must be taken out. If I ditch something, it's one less thing that my son has to deal with at my inevitable end. You spend the first half of your life acquiring things and the next half trying to get rid of them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929286761397206628.post-84328772357001434032013-10-25T14:37:43.795-07:002013-10-25T14:37:43.795-07:00Thank you so much for dropping by and leaving a no...Thank you so much for dropping by and leaving a note. I'm nowhere near the minimalist you guys are. But aren't we all fully edited once the last word is written, the period affixed, the cover closed?Alfred J. Garrottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624774595396604043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929286761397206628.post-45819199607312254812013-10-23T06:10:34.125-07:002013-10-23T06:10:34.125-07:00I love this! Gerry and I are true minimalists as y...I love this! Gerry and I are true minimalists as you know, our life could fit in our car! It is a refreshing way of life, but we were in your shoes at one point I am sure. For me, as a young adult. So first one way to preserve memories AND tossing we do with the kids is take photos of their artwork and such and put it on a flash drive, so it's not forever lost if we want it later ;-) Second, here is an awesome blog we follow. Every post is so rich! http://www.becomingminimalist.com/ Good luck to you my friend! Peace, Andrea MurphyAndrea Kanelopoulos - Anam Nostos Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342208687662742305noreply@blogger.com