So this year I left my 40s. I left the decade of being “not really that old yet.” Of course, being 40-something is NOTHING like being 30-something. Yet, being 40-something still gives you a little sense that much of the world lies ahead. After completing your 50th year, you realize in every way you are …Read More
How will you emerge from your time inside, your lockdown isolation, your quarantine, your cocoon? Did you/are you growing yourself (and your family) into something beautiful upon emergence? I sure hope you are not the opposite—sitting around depressed at what you cannot do. Instead look at the opportunities that have arisen while in lockdown: The …Read More
After spending so much time hanging out with FI geared people I feel like the Financial Independence and self-accountability strategy is common and held by many strong people. I’ve told my story about my FIRE day and how I gave my job to a 63-year-old co-worker who was laid off the previous year. How they …Read More
Oh, how life is different in the midst of a global—craziness—pandemic. How the most superficial of our consumer activities change so drastically, causing a dramatic effect on our acquisition of goods (and services). Are we essentially reduced to being beggars locked in our own homes? I’ve learned to be thankful—so very thankful— that items arrive …Read More
One week you’re living your normal life—grinding away in a Monday thru Friday, then weekend—repeated routine, then BAM, the new temporary normal begins. I’ve frequently shared the thought of “enjoy each day” with an attempt to bring a little centering to our lives. The—stop and take a minute to exist in the now— that was …Read More
I had to post this update related to the COVID-19 virus as it seems to be required of everyone this week. My inbox is bursting with notices from more email addresses than I could have imagined. Here goes: I implore you to take all sane precautions to protect yourself, your family, and those around you. …Read More
As my blog post count nears the 100 post milestone, I am surprised that I hit another HUGE milestone last week. If you read me, or know me, it’s no surprise that I keep track of things. I plan, I track, (I sometimes do nothing with the previous information), I fine-tune, I like to know …Read More
I find I truly enjoy my extraordinary life. I feel I’m lucky in so many ways. It’s so simple, yet so satisfying. “Find the Positive.” There are people I know who always seem to have some mess of craziness (cluster*!@#) going on. Their life seems to have so much turmoil and complication, just frequent stress-inducing …Read More