Give the bereived a sincere invitation to remember the deceased together with you, to tell stories for as much and as long as they wish.

Pick a lesser holiday and use it as your deadline every year to drastically reduce your clutter by giving away, recycling as much as possible. Be brutal. You dont need all of that stuff. Select non-December holidays so you dont load too much stress on yourself.

masters swim team for 14 years. 3-5 times a week. doesnt tear down your body and you can keep with it as long as you live. stick with it for the friendships. I have made longterm friendships across age, education, race, nationalities, politics, etc. supportive in life and exercise goals. i can go anywhere in the world…

Spent $20 on Sunbeam electric throw and put it under current mattress pad 3 years ago. Cheap, durable, washable, life changer. Position it under your torso, not your head or feet. Skip the expensive recommendations.