The minimalist lifestyle, appealing to some only when in the process of moving, is a very rational solution to our society’s strong dependence on “stuff”. Admittedly, my house is quite cluttered, although I suspect I could scale down significantly with minimal tears. I’ve spent summers digging in the garden of a summer cottage with no indoor plumbing, and I’m still going strong. Without the following ten items, however, I suspect I’d be in worse shape.
- Coffee beans
- A tea kettle
- Access to radio
- A comb—I’m a champion at getting windblown hair. Even indoors!
- Extra pens and pencils
- Food and treats for my precious hens and cats
- Lemons for tea
- Indoor slippers
- A phone or camera, mainly to snap pictures of cool plants.
- A solid pair of running shoes.