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Cost of life on a Daily basis
Daily Latte: Average cost- $5.00 x 365 days – $1,825.00 Eating lunch out: Average cost $8.00 x 261 working days = $2,088.00 These are just a few of the calculations of habits I have changed throughout the years. When we … Continue reading
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Tagged debt, finances, food, life, minimalist, positive thinking, retirement, simple living, work
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Too much BEER, Too little time before bed
I am now 8 weeks in to eating nothing except Whole Food Plant Based. My overall body weight has dropped from 196 lbs down to 181 lbs which I believe is pretty significant. I am exercising more yet seem to … Continue reading
Posted in aging, body building, diabesity, diet, fitness, food, health, life, mindfulness, minimalist, Oregon, simple living, stress, vegan, vegetarian, walking, whole food plant based, work
Tagged aging, body building, diabesity, diabetes, exercise, fitness, food, health, life, minimalist, Oregon, positive thinking, simple living, strength training, type 2 diabetes, type II diabetes, vegan, vegetarian, walking, weight loss, whole food plant based, work
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Three weeks into the Whole Food Plant Based adventure
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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Respect, Responsibility and Gratitude
As Americans we all share our God given rights to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It is the basis of the US Constitution and these rights should not be infringed upon. Each one of us know that we … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, america, family, finances, fitness, gratitude, growing up, life, minimalist, moments, now, positive thinking, resonsibility, respect, simple living, united states, walking, work
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Is it OK to Eat Out when you are a Minimalist?
One of the great things living in the Pacific Northwest is the many varieties of foods that are professionally created and served at our local restaurants. We take great pride in attracting some of the best chef’s to the area … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, aging, debt, family, finances, food, health, life, minimalist, moments, now, positive thinking, simple living, work
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Retirement Visions
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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Tagged adventure, aging, camping, debt, family, finances, health, hiking, life, minimalist, moments, nature, now, positive thinking, retirement, simple living, work
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Thoughts of Re-Invention and Recovery of the Debt Elimination Mission
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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Working Week, Weekend, Repeat
It’s funny how the years pass so quickly before us as we get just a little bit older. Each work day is pushed through with the anticipation of the weekend arriving. Those two lovely days each week where we can … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, growing up, life, minimalist, positive thinking, retirement, simple living, work
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Being the 55+ Working Man
As we cross over the 50 year old line of our lives I am certain that many feel the same calling that I have felt. It’s is that urge to make our lives a little simpler. That list of tasks … Continue reading
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Tagged 55+, adventure, aging, debt, elder, exercise, family, finances, fitness, food, growing up, health, life, meditation, minimalist, moments, nature, now, positive thinking, senior, simple living, work
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Becoming the Elder
Reaching a certain plateau in my 50’s is quickly leading to new thoughts on a bright future. I am noticing more grey hairs and the difficulty of maintaining a youthful appearance. Certainly the realization that I am getting too old … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, aging, exercise, family, finances, fitness, growing up, health, life, meditation, minimalist, moments, nature, now, Oregon, positive thinking, retirement, simple living, strength training, walking, work
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