After the philosophy books are put back on the shelf and the science experiments are locked away in the lab, after the novel is written and the masterpiece painted, the dog hair collecting under the bed and the dishes in the sink are still waiting for you. Can we have it all? Yes, but not all at once. It has taken a lifetime to work out what works for me and my family – and so here are a few things I’ve learned along the way.
Introduction
Dog Hair and Dishes: A Practical Guide for Everyday Living
The Basics
Maslow Chart – what it explains and what it leaves out
Class Issues
Family Needs – age, sex, health, special needs
Money Dictates Options
Setbacks – the regular ones and the unexpected ones
Lifestyle
Work
Home
Play
Seasons
Education
Obligations
The Stuff
Time Management
Organizing Your Space
Food
Clothing
Extras
Housekeeping (to be updated)
Don’t lose your mind 1
Don’t lose your mind 2
Private and Public Information
Emergency Preparedness
Communication: Friends and Family
A Tale of 2 brains – Men and Women (to be updated)
Children
Extended Family
Stages of Life
Expectations
Starting Over
The Finish Line
Maxims
Avoid Envy, Embrace Life’s Gifts
The Tranquil Frog 