Here I am at the edge

 I am not a Puritan. I am not against drinking in moderation, nor am I against smoking. I don't gamble, but I used to until about 35 years ago.  I gave up smoking for the sake of our children, and I gave up drinking alcohol after an embarrassing moment on a bus home many years ago.  My wife and I have never been one for taking holidays, we far prefer a data out in this area as there is a lot to enjoy. To some people, it would appear we lead a Puritanic life; we don't it's that we prefer to take care of our money; these days, with air strikes and companies leaving travelers stranded when they go bust, a holiday at home is relatively safe. Money is not the root of my happiness; being content with your lot gains more pleasure; I have said often some of the unhappiest people I have known are those chasing money as they never appear to reach their goal.

The Simple Life I qualify for a State Pension (66).  Though this will entail cutbacks in my spending, I will not be significantly affected as most of the things people do to relax I gave up many years ago. Though I went to Canada many years ago, I never had any great urge to travel abroad. If I did wish to travel, there are lots of places in England I would have liked to have seen.  I never had a driving license, so I don't need to worry about the upkeep of a car. I recently cut back on my drinking of both Coke-a-cola and coffee for the good of my health, and the benefits were seen quickly. I have never had a lot of money, so I get pleasure from doing things that I can enjoy for little expense such as I used to like walking in the woods, and by rivers enjoying nature , like the hero of my ebook above. I had a friend in Canada, whose mental health  would concern me if we had stayed in touch, all she did was preach to me about the sins of the world, and that Jesus will ...