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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
Posted in aging, debt, family, finances, frugal, life, marriage, mindfulness, minimalist, simple living, stress, work
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
Posted in aging, debt, family, finances, food, life, mindfulness, minimalist, Oregon, simple living, work
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
Posted in adventures, aging, camping, debt, family, finances, fitness, fun, growing up, health, hiking, life, marriage, minimalist, prepared, simple living, work
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
Posted in adventures, aging, debt, family, finances, food, fun, gardening, growing up, life, meditation, mindfulness, minimalist, nature, Oregon, prepared, primal, simple living, stress, work
Tagged adventure, aging, debt, family, finances, fitness, food, gardening, growing up, hiking, life, meditation, minimalist, moments, nature, now, Oregon, positive thinking, primal, retirement, simple living, work
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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
Posted in aging, camping, family, finances, health, hiking, life, meditation, mindfulness, minimalist, nature, Oregon, simple living, stress, walking, work
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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A Whole Life
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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Tagged adventure, aging, art, blogging, body building, camping, debt, diabesity, diabetes, exercise, family, fasting, finances, fitness, flowers, food, fun, gardening, growing up, health, hiking, keto, life, meditation, minimalist, moments, natural health, nature, now, Oregon, paleo, permaculture, positive thinking, primal, quit smoking, retirement, simple living, strength training, the whole 30, type 2 diabetes, type II diabetes, vaping, vegan, vegetarian, walking, weight loss, well being, whole 30, whole life, work
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Our Emergency Fund and Practical Decisions
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
Posted in adventures, camping, debt, emergency, family, finances, fun, growing up, hiking, life, mindfulness, minimalist, nature, Oregon, prepared, simple living, work
Tagged 55+, aging, camping, debt, debt free, essentialism, finances, gratitude, hiking, hyundai, life, minimalism, minimalist, money, nature, over 50, retirement, santa fe, simple living, today, traveling, trucks, vehicles, wisdom
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