The Accidental FIRE Journey
It was suggested that since this is a new blog I should probably give a bit more detail about my story. My “Start Here” page covers to purpose of the blog but I’d like to explain more of my journey...
Accidental Fire Blog
The Original Dirtbag
If you’re not a climber, you’ve probably never heard of Fred Beckey. That’s understandable, it’s a fringe sport and famous climbers are few and far between to the general populace. It’s too bad since climbing, both rock/ice and mountaineering, is...
Dead Man Walkin!
About six weeks ago I transitioned to part time at my job. Not 32 hours a week, not 24, but I went down to 20. I’ve been FI for quite a while now, but I frankly don’t have the cajones...
Master Want Versus Need
A little while back while doing laundry in my basement I looked up to see water coming between the wooden planks of my kitchen floor. After scrambling upstairs and shutting off the dishwasher, I grumbled about the mess and realized...
The Fast And The Frivolous
Cars. America, and Americans, are obsessed with their cars. Cars represent freedom, or that’s the storyline we’ve created. This is seen in our movies, our pop-culture, our music, and permeates throughout virtually all aspect of our lives. Why? Cars are...
Don’t Sweat Petty Stuff, and Don’t Pet Sweaty Stuff
In my journey to FI if I learned one thing it’s that the big stuff will kill you. This is true across many aspects of life – objects falling from the sky, bears & moose, and “if-you-can-finish-this-4lb-cheeseburger-you get-it-free” offers. When...
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