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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Curmudgeoness

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2. When she says it gave her freedom,

Reply to canoeist52 (Original post)

Mon Jan 16, 2012, 09:11 PM

Jan 2012

I can understand that. I have always said that going to work at a job I hate is like slavery. Yes, I get paid enough to live on, but I am not free. I would love to have the ability to forego money.

This is an incredible story, but as the story says, there are many more safety nets in Germany than there are here in the US. But still, I wonder if this is even possible here.

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German Grandmother Lives Money-free and Has Never Been Happier [View all] canoeist52 Jan 2012 OP

Is this documentary going to be shown in the US any time soon and where? jwirr Jan 2012 #1

When she says it gave her freedom, Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #2

When I retire, I'd like to live like that, supposing that I am in good health. A777 Jan 2012 #3

At age 70 I have wanted to get a small house to put on the yard of the family farm - my kids jwirr Jan 2012 #4

Thats a great idea! canoeist52 Jan 2012 #5