The crisp air and shorter days signal that fall is here, bringing not just a shift in weather but also some big personal changes. I find myself single for the first time in five and a half years, and while this is a significant adjustment, it’s also an opportunity to focus on me. Navigating life […]
Creating a New Routine in Early Retirement
Retirement marks a monumental shift in life—a transition from the structure of a 9-to-5 job to the undefined expanse of free time. While the newfound freedom is exhilarating, it can also be daunting. For many, the absence of a daily routine can lead to a sense of aimlessness. I believe that early retirement is the […]
Year 3 Done!
As we close 2023, it’s time to reflect on the financial journey of the past year. Let’s dive into some key highlights and metrics. Net Worth and Investments Starting Point: I opened the year with a clear focus, stepping in with purpose and a strategy set the previous year. From the outset, I was set […]
Goodbye Dear Friend
Last week I said goodbye to a very dear friend. In 2018 I became friends with an older gay couple in their late 60’s. I’ve always loved hearing the stories of elders in my life. In my teens my grandmother lived with us and was bedridden. She loved to tell stories about her life with […]
Post-FI Passion
While trying to finish the prior blog post my wordpress theme decided to cause issues. I randomly grabbed the most recent standard wordpress theme so I could get the site back up and live, but I hate the way it currently looks. I was getting the wordpress white screen of death, which is an actual […]
Weekly Wonderings #1
This week was about broken toes and thoughtful conversations with close friends in the woods. About every few months I have a boys weekend where a small group of friends get together at a cabin on a lake. The cabin is in an area without internet or cell signals, so we usually grill food, play […]