<p><strong>A collection of refreshingly honest and hilarious essays from <em>Southern Living</em> columnist Elizabeth Passarella about navigating change--whether emotional or logistical--and staying sane during life''s unexpected twists and turns.</strong></p><p>After Elizabeth Passarella and her husband finally decided that it was time to sell their two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, she found herself wondering, <em>Is there a proper technique for skinning a couch?</em> The couch in question was a beloved hand-me-down from her father--who had recently passed away--and she was surprisingly reluctant to let the nine-foot, plaid, velour-covered piece of furniture go. So, out came the scissors. She kept the fabric and tossed the couch.</p><p>We''ve all had to make decisions in our lives about what to keep and what to toss--habits, attitudes, friends, even homes. In this new collection of essays, Elizabeth explores the ups and downs of moving forward--both emotionally and logistically--wi