I will be glad to see 2025

This has been a year of discovery and heartbreak for me. I think I have coped pretty well with most of it, but one death has me in a slump. My 49 yr old son's father passed a few years ago (I was told) and now I am faced with telling my son. They never knew one another. I always heard Karma was a bitch.
 

old medic said:
Perspective my friends, perspective.......
I "LOST".... but what did you gain? Even when it comes to the death of a loved one, you should hold them in your heart, and smile at the memories. Wishing all a Happy New Year
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My husband died in 2008. It was difficult at first. The first time I went grocery shopping, I was about 1/3 of the way through the store when I realized that what I had in the cart was all the foods he liked. Stood there for a few minutes, then put it all back and started over, beginning in the produce department. I also realized that I could go to whatever restaurant I liked, not just Red Lobster (his favorite). Sushi! Woo Hoo!

Took two years but I made it to Alaska! He never wanted to go there; he refused to leave the continental US. Also went on a Mediterranean cruise by myself. It was a time of self-discovery.

So, yes, I gained some pretty cool stuff after he passed. I still miss him sometimes (16 years now), but I realize life has a lot to offer even if you're by yourself.
 

We had a year like Squatting Dog's about three years ago.

Now we have all new and "improved" stuff. The refrigerator freezer has one temperature from top to bottom very very cold. Frozen celery is just not good. The dishwasher cleans the dishes okay, but leaves puddles of water so they have to be had dried. The electric range has one temperature- rolling boil. The washer is too deep for my arms, the dryer makes a screaming noise, the new quilts are as heavy as lead aprons, the $300 vacuum is tearing at the cord ...

Oh well! We're all still here and I just decluttered the house and am feeling light and freeeeee!
 
When I have had to replace appliances, I chose the simplest ones I could find. No icemakers, no water in the door of the fridge. Nothing digital/electronic. Less to break down and usually less expensive. Also, nothing built in (microwave is countertop) because replacing that is a real PITA. The TV is not internet ready, no camera, no microphone. Just a TV.

Less is more, IMO.
 
I look around my granny flat sometimes I think OMG ; dusty; untidy; but tidying and dusting means daily tasks and they are a bore - a big 35kg dog bringing dust and mud in doesn't help - housework is for me not challenging and a total pain in the arse! just remember that if ya comin around new year!
 
2024 was a year of division and loss for many friends and families all over the world. So sad. May the New Year of 2025 be a time of forgiving freely, personal growth, and healing from within for all. May all people worldwide lay down their 'swords' and focus on faith, hope, and love in 2025.
 

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