Welcome back. Some great news some of you know (if not you will now) how I am working hard at learning and enjoying a living with less. In fact I have linked a number of you to my connection to this lifestyle called Becoming a Minimalist. Well it is too amazing, I read that Joshua Becker, the lead writer and founder for the site,had finished a new book, "Living with Less an Unexpected Key to Happiness", set to be released on August 15. He invited his audience to submit a request to be chosen as one of his reviewers in advance of the release and post our thoughts. Well I got chosen. As soon as I am done I will posting my impressions this week and if this latest work it is anything like Joshua's other accomplishments, I will not hesitate recommending it to you all.

I can actually say that his approach to simplifying my possessions, living intentionally when coupled with my spiritual rebirth has been my salvation. Signing off for now. One last thing I am using this simplify approach in the planning, (pre)packing, and research reading for Israel. What could feel like an overwhelming chore is so much darn fun. Later I have some reading to do.....Lisa