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This is such a lovely story (and the story of Charlie's parents is so inspiring, too!) Although not inclined to nomadism, I've become an absolute fan of keeping things simple, and spending less on stuff. I think Charlie has absolutely caught an impulse that many are feeling.

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This is a dream lifestyle for me. Not sure how possible this is for me at 65 but what I'm toying with starting by doing some pet and housesitting here in the US. Loved this read! Inspiring!

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Always want to know how you manage health care and retirement when no longer able to travel.

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"Fuck you" kinds of characters are my kind of people. Congrats to Charlie for paving her own path.

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Apr 12, 2023Liked by Michael Jensen

Great story Charlie. I'm back in the States and feeling the burden of everything in storage in Portland, including the cost. Congrats on making it work for the two of you.

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Apr 16, 2023Liked by Brent Hartinger

I love that she keeps the term simple living along with minimalism, as simple living was the focus for me years ago, and minimalism became easier for others to grasp, it seems, so we typically don't hear both terms nowadays. But I love both!

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Apr 21, 2023Liked by Brent Hartinger

Aha, Im seeing the Dolly connection here, Brent 😄 This was a fun read and totally relatable, Charlie!

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Believe it or not he said "after I retire whatever makes you happy, shy of going to Nepal and climbing to base camp." (My bucket list item I agreed to drop in compromising.)

Game changer!

Hope has now sprung and spring is in the air. Yay!

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Very, very inspirational! Thank you for sharing. Currently moving out of my house and trying to let a lot of physical objects go. This read will make it easier.

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deletedApr 13, 2023Liked by Michael Jensen
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