Life Reflections

Property Taxes, HOAs, and the Price of Options: A 5-10-1 Home Dilemma

I’ve never paid that much attention to property taxes. I just assumed they were standard—something we had to pay, and that was that. But as part of my 10-10-1 plan—or more accurately, my 5-10-1 plan at this point—I’m trying to build a home life that energizes and supports the lifestyle I want. The first step?… Continue reading Property Taxes, HOAs, and the Price of Options: A 5-10-1 Home Dilemma

Life Reflections

Coming Full Circle: Reconnecting with My 10-10-1 Plan

Several years ago, I read Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis. I enjoyed it so much that I quickly read all her non-fiction books and even sent Girl, Wash Your Face to my sisters. Since then, Rachel Hollis has faced backlash over her divorce, controversial remarks, and allegations of plagiarism. Still, I believe she offers… Continue reading Coming Full Circle: Reconnecting with My 10-10-1 Plan

Life Reflections

A Box of Photos and a Life Well-Lived

One of the tasks I decided to tackle during my “retirement” was going through all our printed photos. We have tons of them—stuffed in bags, wrapped in packing paper, and tossed haphazardly into boxes. They’ve been this way ever since the house fire, when the crew packed up our belongings and stored everything away. The… Continue reading A Box of Photos and a Life Well-Lived