The right idea

On the way back to North Dakota from my March/April 2011 trip, I decided to go north through Oregon, Washington and across Montana this time so I could visit my brother and sister-in-law. They had moved to OR a year or two ago from Montana to be closer to their children in northern California.

Wes and Becky need to be admired for their practice of living the simple life. When I look around and see the "stuff" that most people (including myself) have, it warms my heart to see that someone can still live without "much". And as they have proved, you don't need much to be happy. In fact, I am beginning to see all over again that "stuff" does not bring happiness. A warm relationship is worth more than rubies and gold.

Their house, or "cabin" as they call it, is an 8-900 sq. ft. home. Inside, they have all the basics for living which in my opinion make life more livable when there is no clutter staring you in the face. They do all the work themselves when remodeling and decorating. After all, that is what makes a home a home, right?

Thank you, guys, for being an inspiration to those of us who want to "simplify our lives". I thoroughly enjoyed my visit with you. You have the right idea.