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The Value of Contentment

by Jackie Beck

When I was a little girl, I found a very old storybook at my grandma’s house that quickly became my favorite. It was about a little cat named Abner who was always happy and content. Abner would sit in sunny spots, drink cream, and play at catching his own tail. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Simple Living on 03.23.12 with 10 comments.

More Is Not Always Better

by Jackie Beck

There’s a fine line between being a little hungry, satisfied, and being too full. Given a choice between the three, I’ll take satisfied, of course. Being content is a wonderful thing. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Simple Living on 07.13.11 with 9 comments.

Finding Clarity of Purpose

by Jackie Beck

June has been a highly unusual month for me, because I’ve been on vacation for the whole thing til now. I haven’t taken such a long vacation in many years, but after this one I’m thinking we should do it more often! Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Simple Living on 06.20.11 with 4 comments.

Irritation is the Mother of Invention

by Jackie Beck

You’ve heard the phrase “necessity is the mother of invention”? Well, sometimes irritation is also the mother of invention. In both cases, that can be a good thing. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Simple Living on 05.12.11 with 4 comments.

The Miracle of Enough

by Jackie Beck

In a world where consumerism rules, too few of us really take the time to revel in the miracle of enough.

Not because we don’t have enough, but because we have too much. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Simple Living on 12.28.10 with 12 comments.

Has Gift-Giving Gotten Out of Control?

by Jackie Beck

Ever since we opted out of the majority of gift-exchanges that happen during the Christmas season, I’ve felt a whole lot better. Which is saying something, because I actually really enjoy both giving and receiving gifts — especially the carefully selected and prettily wrapped ones. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Simple Living on 12.23.10 with 11 comments.

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