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Good to see you back, Marilyn. I also have dental anxiety and it's really severe, but one year I had to have a lot of dental work done and, over time, the anxiety got a little better. I used to cry in the dentist's waiting room. So I can relate to your anxiety and also to your chronic pain. I don't really have any specific book recommendations for these times, but I do tend to gravitate toward happy, funny, quick reads. I can't concentrate on very large, multiple point-of-view, multiple time-line books when my mind is jumbled so I avoid those. I know it's a lot of work, but your daughter's wedding will be beautiful and you will enjoy seeing her so happy.

Hi Marilyn! You bring joy as always! Health is indeed very important and you inspire me to continue being kinder to myself health-wise. I think Yates is probably not the best book to read when feeling anxious. The rest of the collection are similarly depressing - except for one story I think, which was my least favorite because it was the least depressing 😂 When I'm feeling down or anxious, I like to turn to soapy books with messy female characters living for the drama. These are grouped under "chick lit" too so they are often regarded as frivolous, but I always find them having so much to say, so instead of indulging in "junk food" as I thought I would be, I would end up with "brain food". 😂

Hi Marilyn Maya! Books are my the one thing I have not been able to conquer on my attempts to live the minimalist lifestyle. Happy reading ✨🫠

Happy married life to your daughter, wonderful family time and improved health to you are my wishes for you and yours.

Anytime I'm not able to read the books that I normally do. I'm not even sure what I mean by that except I like to read books that are well written. Anyway when I'm having trouble concentrating or I just want to escape I read horror. 🦉🤷

I've read a good handful of declutter books too, and the last few have been disappointingly un-unique, so I get what you're saying...i'd rather go back and reread than waste time on something new saying something not-new.

You may not be feeling great, but you've got a cute top! Lookin good 🤗 And I'm feeling pretty stressed about the book roll-out, so I am watching myself do things not like myself too 🤨

Sorry you went thru a tough time. I'm glad you're doing better. I've discovered that a steady diet of cozy books doesn't work for me. I need a balance. This is true no matter what is going on in my life. Some of the books need to be ones I get totally engrossed in

Aloha. So glad you're feeling better. If I'm not feeling well I find it difficult to read. I'll wait it out. I'm a "collector" so minimalisn isn't for me, however, after my dad passed last year it hit me that I should be more selective in what I bring into my home and go through what I have. I'm not married, have no kids, only one brother. I don't want my stuff to be a burden for him and his wife. If someone mentions they love something I own I will gladly give it to them. I know it's going to someone that loves it as much as I do. ❤

I’ve never heard of Richard Yates and here you possess three classics by him.

Happy Yom Kippur! May You be Written in the Book Of Life for Health, Happiness, Peace and Success throughout the coming year.

All the Wrong People ave Self-Esteem is a heck of a title! I’ll have to hunt it out-thanks! When I’m stressed out or under the weather I like to read children’s books-good ones, of course. For some reason the first one that occurs to me now is The One and Only Ivan-well past my own childhood; discovered it in the course of my time as a volunteer reader at the library. Go on feeling better! Aloha.

Hi Marilyn. I’m sorry you’ve had the dental and other health issues recently, but I’m glad that you’re feeling better now. I came home from Ireland really sick and it took me almost another ten days to be back on my feet, so to speak, so I totally get it that not feeling well can be so debilitating in many ways. When I really can’t read-and it does happen-I try to read outside of my normal genres. I also try to read shorter things. At one time in my life when I really lost my concentration for reading, I did find that reading along with listening to an audiobook helped me to quiet my mind and got me back to concentrating on the narrative. It was life-saving. I also have my go-to comfort reads, and that helps too. Be kind to yourself. Glad to hear that you are on the mend, my friend! 🥰 Take care!

Hi Marilyn, Self help books are not my "Jam". But I do love looking at "Coffee Table" books,such as Art books,and beautiful books about Gardens. To answer your question,"What do you read" ?when suffering from any of the Maladies you mentioned ( I have had all the above mentioned). Usually I don't read,because I can't concentrate when I have any kind of illness,or pain.I prefer to sleep it off,or watch a good movie. I also noticed that I have had some changes after having had Covid last year. My sense of taste and smell has changed. My memory has changed, I'm more forgetful. I guess this can also be the aging process too.Yes, having your health is EVERYTHING.Although,an often used saying it is so true. Glad you're feeling better. Oh, I start sweating,and having heart palpitations once seated in the Dentists chair.You are not alone ! Have a peaceful weekend. Cindy 📚🫖

Aloha Maya, a broken tooth ain't fun, ouch. Hope that gets sorted out. Go well. 🌺

I liked the Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. I didn't like it as much as other books, but it is a thoughtful look at possessions and what you leave behind.

13:59 lol i'd love money to drop out of my books too 😂 31:37 Fifteen! I'd use that voice too, that's something else

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Yay Marilyn! You knew I loved Eleven Kinds of Loneliness, but I also loved Revolutionary Road! I hope you enjoy the Yates ❤

Aloha Maya 🌺.

I remember the Packrat book. I was on a clean mission in the early 2000’s and just loved books like these.

Weird books, you say? I love all things weird! And I love sheeting my bookshelves for spooky season. I want to try it out for the winter holiday season too, just not sure how… yet 😊

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Richard Yates is great! Revolutionary Road is probably his most known. I read it years ago, so good. I also love his short stories.

Thank you, your monologue was inspiring.❤❤

Decluttering and minimalism are interesting topics

Happy New Year!

Isn't it interesting how decorating books is like a balm for the soul. I have several with are antique/vintage decorating books. Far from the minimalistic approach. I was interested in the Swedish death cleaning book but perhaps not the one you talk about here. Aloha. ❤

I love decorating and decluttering books too! Yuck, MInimalista is just one big ad.

What unic in you is that you are old and smart .most of them look but dont.tell you something if you are open minded to try the interesting thing you are the one.

☂️❤ Hello Maya! I’m glad you found an uplifting book about mental health to end your month. You always have good advice, like to beware of phoney minimalists. 👍 Interior design books used to be comfort reads for me too. It’s interesting how what’s comforting changes as we get older. Be well and Happy New Year! ✡️

Hi Marilyn, Revolutionary Road was made into a film starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in 2008. I remember watching it but do not remember much else. I do have the book so I must have been interested enough to pick up the book. Belonging A German Reckons with History and Home by Nora Krug sound fascinating. I have never read a graphic novel or book so it may be my first foray into the genre. I certainly can relate to the clutter issues and trying to get rid of things. I experience something like ADHD paralysis when I try to get rid of stuff and attempting to get organized. I do not have a goal of minimalism but I do want a manageable and organized home. I get stuck when trying to get rid of things that I spent money on and either did not use at all or think there is some value to them. Anywho... before I write a longer, rambling comment I bid you a good day. Very interesting video and book haul. Continued prayers for you good health and wellbeing. 💮🥀🌻

I always say I will do some Swedish death cleaning (my own version) I have witnessed what lack of planning and getting rid of stuff can be when my father died unexpectedly and his business was left in limbo at the end. UGH. I promised my daughter I would not leave her with all my stuff to deal with or at least put aside enough money to pay someone to take care of it. It is emotional. I am glad I did not buy the book which is something I tend to do but tend to put the self help books on the shelf and never read them!!! Congratulations on the wedding and the new addition to the family. You look lovely and the lei is beautiful

LOL! Your take on the Swedish Death Cleaning was priceless! I read a de-cluttering book a few years ago, it was called, "Clutter - What It's Telling You". I have to say I didn't get much out of it, but I am trying to "let go" more and more. I look at it this way: People change. Over the years, I've changed. Things that were important to me at one time just aren't important now. No harm in that! Just let it go! I've actually gotten a kick out of giving things away or selling them really cheaply in a yard sale and making someone's day. I RARELY miss a single thing!

Congratulations to your daughter and daughter-in-law 🥳! I totally agree with the idea of Swedish Death Cleaning, though I can see how the delivery might come across as annoying 😅. I was never tempted to pick up the sctusl book, it seems more relevant for those who are not only extremely wealthy but also worried about their kids fighting over expensive heirlooms-not something everyone has! I do like the basic idea, though-if there's no junk in the house, no one has to make endless trips to the recycling centre or thrift stores! I love all the minimalism ideas on UA-cam, though I could never fully commit to it. My ex was a hardcore minimalist-he only owned 5 tops, all black (2 tees, 1 shirt, 1 hoodie, and 1 raincoat) and 4 pairs of trousers (1 suit, 1 jeans, 1 hiking waterproofs, and 1 tracksuit jogger). Everything was black, except the jeans! Even the house was minimalist, with just black, brown, and white to reduce visual clutter and overwhelm. I took away some positives from that, but I’m happy being somewhere in between a maximalist and a minimalist.

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