Category Archives: growing up

Thoughts of Retirement Preparation

Posted on September 11, 2019 by

It’s not about the house on the hill or the three new cars parked in the driveway. It’s not about a large house filled with the finest of furniture or art. It has nothing to do with a library filled … Continue reading →

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Three weeks into the Whole Food Plant Based adventure

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

It’s been 3 weeks now since I started eating a Whole Food Plant Based diet, which is rapidly becoming a Whole Food Plant Based LIFESTYLE. The first thing I noticed was an incredible increase in energy. I no longer felt … Continue reading →

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A little too busy to write as I grow older

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

I suppose that it has been at least 6 months since I’ve written anything. Somehow I have managed to make my world a very busy one as I have been trying to balance both work life with personal life. It … Continue reading →

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Preserving the Past while Decluttering

Posted on January 7, 2018 by

As my pursuit of the “Simple Life” continues I keep finding more and more opportunities to reduce the amount of “Stuff” which has accumulated throughout the years. This winter I have dedicated my time to scanning and saving all of … Continue reading →

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Bonus Income

Posted on September 16, 2017 by

While I have discovered that by simply minimizing my spending habits have delivered the wonderful opportunity of paying down my debts, I have also discovered little techniques to increase my income. None of these are extreme income earners, but if … Continue reading →

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Retirement Visions

Posted on September 2, 2017 by

With just 9 more years of the working life I find that my mind is constantly focused on my visions of retirement. What will retirement look like for me when I hit the age of 65 and can lock in … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of Re-Invention and Recovery of the Debt Elimination Mission

Posted on August 27, 2017 by

I just finished a book called “Walden on Wheels” by author Ken Ilgunas. For me it was a wonderful read of both adventure and the principles of frugality to take on debt. Of course I will not elaborate on the … Continue reading →

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A Whole Life

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

Slowly and carefully I am taking small steps towards going from a Whole 30 diet to a Whole 30 Lifestyle. I suppose you can say I am trying to create a Whole Lifestyle. With new born excitement about not just … Continue reading →

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Our Emergency Fund and Practical Decisions

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

Back in late 2013 I made the decision to purchase a reliable vehicle that would be strong enough to pull a travel trailer. After considering many options I decided that since my track record with Hyundai pretty much perfect I … Continue reading →

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Which is better – Cardio or Weights?

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

Today I am moving into day #13 of the Whole 30 and I am really starting to feel good. The first week or so I noticed having a little bit of a headache but it has gone away about a … Continue reading →

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