Millie put “free stuff” at the curb, schlepped bags of clothes to Goodwill, and sold much of what she owned on eBay and Craig’s List. Her most precious things went to family and friends. All the leftovers went to the dump. The neighbors thought it was a sign of old age, perhaps with a bit of dementia. Some worried that it was cancer. One friend suggested she might take her own life. When I asked, Millie told me that for the first time in her life she felt free, unburdened. After her house sold, we got a postcard from Tahiti.
Swapan k Banerjee
28/5/2021 08:24:14 am
Lightness of being, Jim. Spiritual.
Sue Clayton
28/5/2021 08:29:48 am
Way to go, Millie.
Pamela Kennedy
28/5/2021 12:26:40 pm
I think Millie made the right move...
Susan F. Reid
28/5/2021 01:02:17 pm
Brief and fluid story with impact, Jim.
Peggy Gerber
28/5/2021 03:22:49 pm
Love this story.
William George Sells
28/5/2021 03:54:57 pm
Did she say where on the island or leave a number? You made me want to join her. Please don't tell my girlfriend. Great story!
Jennifer Duncan
28/5/2021 09:15:22 pm
Love it, Jim. I am a Millie at heart. I use to pay my kids to get rid of stuff. My husband, alas, is a bit of a packrat :(
Jim Woessner
29/5/2021 03:37:10 am
Thanks all for the great comments. Let's celebrate the heroes!!!
Mary Wallace
29/5/2021 08:10:48 pm
Way to go Millie. Lovely story Jim. Comments are closed.
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