The number of people involved in the financial independence and FIRE movements is small. Some of us in the community might think there’s too many FIRE blogs and a seemingly endless conga line of “noobs” entering the fray to achieve...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #46! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Financial Independence for the Whole Human (Playtirement) – “What is a life with money and freedom...
Have you seen the show called Beat Monday on Outside TV? I haven’t, but Outside recently published the trailer for the second season. As I watched it I couldn’t help but be a bit smug. The narration to the video...
Here I am, slowly approaching 4 years of early semi-retirement. It blows my mind. I’ve never been a planner in life, especially long term. After a less than desirable childhood and let’s just call it a slow start, I’ve basically...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #45! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Unicorns And Keynesian Economics (Happily Disengaged) – “We don’t have to worry about the masses one...
In 2018 the state of Vermont made headlines with what they boringly called a Remote Worker Grant Program. The program should have been called the “We’ll Pay You To Move Here, No Kidding Program”. In a nutshell Vermont was offering...
Bloomberg published an article recently (possible paywall) that made some waves. The title of the article was Employees Are Quitting Instead of Giving Up Working From Home, and pretty much says it all. One passage that really stood out to...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #44! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Developing Systems To Conquer Your Early Retirement Fears (Can I Retire Yet) – “How much risk are...
Recently I spent a blissful weekend backpacking on the Appalachian Trail with an old friend. We had perfect weather and the trip was more than just good for me, it was therapeutic. I could feel the stress and anxiety leaving...
I’ve received numerous reader emails asking about my diet. At first I thought this was a bit weird but one recent inquiry was from a person struggling with weight loss and who’s also trying to get into cycling. They said...
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2025 Activity Tracker
Cycling: 1973 Miles
Running: 175 Miles
Hiking: 18 Miles
Paddling: 18 Miles
Climbing Days: 1
2024 Activity Tracker
Cycling: 5209 Miles
Running: 330 Miles
Hiking: 46 Miles
Paddling: 86 Miles
Climbing Days: 1
2023 Activity Tracker
Cycling: 5400 Miles
Running: 472 Miles
Hiking: 37 Miles
Paddling: 96 Miles
Climbing Days: 6
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