Introduction ‘The only thing we know for sure is that we will die one day. But before that, we can try almost anything.’(Margareta Magnusson – Dostadning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning) Margareta Magnusson, a Swedish author and artist, died last week on March…

‘I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.’ — Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943. Later this year, I have a big and slightly scary birthday. I will be officially old. See it as a curse, everything starts hurting, or a privilege,…

Introduction I have written about minimalist wardrobes on my blog several times. After books, discarding clothing is one of the areas where many people struggle. People, especially women, believe that they need dozens of different outfits to make an impact. But over the last few…

‘Less is more’ (Ludwig Mies van der Rohe) Introduction – What are the Benefits of Practising Minimalism?] Just as there is diversity within religious communities or disagreement over the definitions of socialism or feminism, minimalists come in all shapes and sizes. If we look at…

‘Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.’ (NHS) A month of walking 5k daily – Introduction Long-time readers of my blog will know that I am an avid walker and have done several…