
Simplicity > Essential > Possessions
I have compiled a comprehensive and ever-changing list of the things I consider essential to my living a very small, very good life. I edit it about every three months. It doesn’t number the actual possessions, it just gives me a feel for the “rightness” of my surroundings. I fully adhere to the view that “the root of war begins in our quest for more.” — John Woolman.
- Living at Home
- Bed: frame, mattress, bedding, duvet in winter, cotton blanket in summer, throw blanket for extra warmth or napping, 2 pillows
- Dresser: cabinet my dad made with 3 shelves + baskets for underwear, bras, socks, Fountain pen supplies, home only clothes, and movement clothes.
- Closet: wooden hangers that hold all clothes, tote that holds off-season clothes, and other tote that holds my duvet + cover and coat in the warmer months).
- Bookshelf: 2 shelves of my favorite books, 1/2 shelf with farm resources, and 1/2 shelf with Welsh books.
- Fan — cannot sleep without the white noise
- Chair and sheepskin . . . Where I can be found when I’m sitting down.
- Transportation
- Schwinn GTX3 with Ibera rack and trunk, bike helmet, cable lock, tire pump.
- Shoes — Merrell vapor glove (barefoot shoe)
- I don’t drive
- Movement
- LL Bean UV bike shirt + puffer vest when cool
- Yoga: Manduka Pro yoga mat
- Learning and Spiritual Life
- A5 learning journal
- Fountain Pen — TWSBI eco blue + ink bottle
- NOAB (Study Bible)
- Welsh notebook (simple spiral bound)
- Kindle Paperwhite (with case and charger)
- Welsh learning books
- Food and Kitchen
- Bowl
- Snack plate
- Mug
- HydroFlask, 12 oz olive
- Utensils: spoon, fork, butter knife, serrated paring knife, chopstick, silicone straw
- Blue soup mug for food storage + Stainless steel lunch tiffin
- Cloth napkin
- cutting board
- tea infuser
- kitchen washcloth (1) + towels (3)
- Pantry— filled with glass jars holding staples (+stuff to make snacks) and bowls holding produce (shared)
- Mixing bowl for making bread, making big salads (shared)
- Glass jars and bowls for storing cooked food in refrigerator (shared)
- Leaving the House
- Tom Bihn Everyday Carry (Mars red)
- Inside Everyday Carry: Tom Bihn ghost whale organizer (super-mini, island blue) = wallet + pouch with travel spork, napkin, collapsible straw, hand sanitizer + pouch with mask
- Tom Bihn Luminary 12 (dark blue) which holds everything for a long day out including water bottle, everyday carry, with room for a sweater and hat)
- Traveling
- Tom Bihn Yeoman Duffle (Mini, Verde)
- Tom Bihn 3DOC Ultraviolet + clear (3-1-1 bag)
- set of packing cubes
- Technology
- iPhone + case
- IPad + solar keyboard
- Emergency Bag
- Sleeping bag
- solar charger for devices
- USB fan
- Jasper extra leash, food dish and water bowl
- spare glasses
- One outfit (in case there isn’t time to pack a separate bag with clothes)
- List of things to stuff in when tornado warning is issued.
- I can be out the door in 5 minutes.
- Clothing — simple, small, and comfortable clothes
Is Jasper your dog? My cat’s name is also Jasper!
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Yes, he is. Great name!
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