March 23–29, 2025Total Distance Walked: 89.04 milesStart/End: Logroño to Hornillos del Camino This week I crossed from the La Rioja region into Castilla y León, walking from Logroño to Hornillos del Camino and covering just over 89 miles on foot. The physical miles are starting to pile up, but so are the meaningful connections, and […]
Week One on the Camino
March 16–22, 2025 Total Miles Walked: 85.58 I’ve taken the first 85.58 miles step by step. Below is a day-by-day look at the journey so far with reflections, photos, and the kinds of moments I never want to forget. St Jean Pied de Port to Rancesvalles for more details on this portion of the Camino […]
First Steps on the Camino
Well, I made it. Day one of the Camino de Santiago is officially in the books, and let me tell you, after 16+ miles with elevation, my feet, my legs, and most of the rest of my body know it. I’m pooped, only 35 more days to go! LOL This morning started very crisp & […]
400 Miles, No Plan, Just Me
Today, I’m flying to Europe to walk the Camino de Santiago, a 400-mile, 1,000-year-old pilgrimage across Spain. Honestly? I don’t know what this walk is about. I’m not a practicing Christian, and while I’m still a confirmed member of the Catholic Church, I don’t feel any deep affiliation there either. But with age, I’ve come […]
What do the robots think?
I was chatting with a friend the other day about Chat GPT and how insightful it can be. After this conversation I wondered what Chat GPT may have learned about me, so I asked! Below are the questions I asked and the responses I received. I find these responses very interesting and, honestly, quite on […]
A Hard Lesson in Family and Inheritance
A few months ago, I shared my experience at Camp FI Rocky Mountains 2024 and an unexpected lesson I learned about inheritance laws. If you haven’t read that post, you can find it here. At the time, I was optimistic, maybe even naïve, about how my own situation would play out. I had no doubt […]
A New Season, A New Chapter
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 […]