tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31084276.post1259708355793738317..comments2023-06-29T09:38:18.637-05:00Comments on Never too Late!: The Tyranny of "Stuff"seniorwriterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02199929354675860080noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31084276.post-63320778332130035352008-09-02T15:27:00.000-05:002008-09-02T15:27:00.000-05:00I agree on the freedom of downscaling. I have bui...I agree on the freedom of downscaling. I have built homes and moved 3 times over the last 10 years. Each time getting smaller and giving things to children. Now in my smaller home, there is still too much. I still wanted a home and a small yard since I love to garden. I moved from a small town to the city to be near children and grandchildren. A big adjustment. Have been in this location for one year. In the future I may be in a retirement center, but not at the moment. I like all the comments and sharing.One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31084276.post-4845058608144357862008-08-19T18:29:00.000-05:002008-08-19T18:29:00.000-05:00Martha: Who are you, and what's this? A plug for N...Martha: Who are you, and what's this? A plug for Nissan Auto Parts? I don't even know anyone who owns a Nissan. Anyway, I'm already sold on The Clare. Glad to share the building's press material.seniorwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02199929354675860080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31084276.post-91952386852601721102008-08-19T17:20:00.000-05:002008-08-19T17:20:00.000-05:00The Clare at Water Tower was great for my retireme...The Clare at Water Tower was great for my retirement it is located on a trapezoidal lot with the tower curving at the wide angle at Rush and Pearson. The southwestern facade features sawtooth indents. The building overlooks the Lewis Towers, Lake Michigan, Water Tower Park, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. A unique combination of learning opportunities and resort-style amenities is what one is going to get at the Clare at Water Tower building.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your retired life in a marvelous setting! A completely hospitable service is what one is going to get here. The Clare at Water Tower will provide state-of-the-art facilities like housekeeping service, continental breakfast, concierge services, 24-hour security, banking and postal center, beauty salon, spa, indoor aquatic center, business center, rooftop terrace, social clubroom, library, computer center, and chapel. The building also features art gallery, formal, casual and private dining venues, arts studio, and fitness center.<BR/><BR/>Cheers, <BR/>MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31084276.post-58404396913681089302008-08-06T10:59:00.000-05:002008-08-06T10:59:00.000-05:00I absolutely know you're right about getting rid o...I absolutely know you're right about getting rid of stuff, especially the formal black gown and the long grey taffeta skirt hanging in the spare bedroom closet as I write this. But how do you find the time to figure out what to do with this stuff? These represent, I suppose if I think about it, the idea that I finally "made it" into a segment of society that actually had an occasional need for "stuff" like that. But I WILL get rid of those and more, even though it will probably be when I'm forced to, since we have ample closet space at the moment. I hope the time is far enough away that I can donate them to a museum of some sort of "then and now" place where people can giggle about how we used to dress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31084276.post-18220731529016398512008-08-01T13:01:00.000-05:002008-08-01T13:01:00.000-05:00Thanks, Barbara and Darlene. I hope I've finally l...Thanks, Barbara and Darlene. I hope I've finally learned. Actually, moving to a place with little storage is a great benefit for me. If I need to get rid of more "stuff," I will. Simplifying gives me a feeling of freedom.seniorwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02199929354675860080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31084276.post-49854164271972618212008-08-01T12:09:00.000-05:002008-08-01T12:09:00.000-05:00I had to laugh at myself when I read your post. W...I had to laugh at myself when I read your post. When I moved from the house that we had owned for 30 years into a town house I did exactly as you advocated. I held a giant yard sale, gave stuff away, took 150 books to the library, etc.<BR/><BR/>I have now lived in my town house for eight years and have replaced much of the stuff I got rid of. I suppose I never learn and might have to move again to finally simplify my life. ;-).Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31084276.post-56046068047117687032008-08-01T11:10:00.000-05:002008-08-01T11:10:00.000-05:00You are so right about the "stuff" we collect. I r...You are so right about the "stuff" we collect. I really need to downsize. My life would be much more relaxed, if I did. My future goal is to stop buying and start throwing away.Barb Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622630143832437565noreply@blogger.com