conversation – Page 2 – The 50 Year Plan

Posted on July 2, 2017

April 25, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

I have better things to do with my time. I barely even know these people. Kya is only seventeen. Are these legitimate reasons to avoid participating in a sauna with Jack and his family and friends, or just …

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Posted on June 12, 2017

February 22, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

“Are you building a wall?” I ask the young boy at the bar as he places multiple check presenters upright and positions them next to each other in a row. “Yeah, it’s Donald Trump’s wall!” I laugh out …

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Posted on June 11, 2017

February 7, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

Left turn. Left turn. Left turn. MSU. With enough bus rides to and from the same place, you begin to innately know what stop you’re arriving at or departing from without opening your eyes. You automatically memorize turns. …

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Posted on June 5, 2017

January 26, 2017 – Okoboji, Iowa

by Nicholas Miller

Just what we needed. I’m sitting around a table in my friend’s parent’s condo with the ‘Boji gang: Lucas, Kyle, and Matt. Lucas (one of my oldest and best friends) introduces the newest gimmick for our annual, debaucherous …

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Posted on May 9, 2017

September 28, 2016 – Seattle, Washington

by Nicholas Miller

“How do you know when to stop putting everyone else’s needs above your own?” …the gentleman sitting across from me asks, rhetorically. He’s holding both of his arms out, palms up, painting a picture for Miri and I …

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Updated on April 30, 2017

September 17, 2016 – Wise River, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

Well, this was unexpected. Last winter, I worked at Lutsen Resort in Minnesota for a guy named Jim. Quite the adventurous type, he talked a lot about his time in Alaska and Montana. When I told him I …

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Posted on December 26, 2016

June 22, 2016 – Hungry Horse, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

“You have a routine of change,” Miri says to me as we hike down from a waterfall in Columbia Mountain, where we had a brief midday meditation session. We’re talking more about my lifestyle – our views on …

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Posted on December 12, 2016

June 16, 2016 – Hungry Horse, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

“I’m floating down a river…” Naturally, Incubus’ Aqueous Transmission pops into my head as I’m paddling forward with a group of office staff and rafting guides. It’s an overnight trip, and the rainy, cold weather has some of …

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Posted on August 19, 2016

April 12, 2016 – Helena, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

One month isn’t long enough. Or maybe it’s too long. As we sit around the living room, I realize that I could see myself getting attached to this family very easily. My hosts’ son is a man that …

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Posted on August 9, 2016

April 3, 2016 – Helena, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

Has it been a year and a half…? My father would be ashamed. I’m thinking about anything other than the lyrics on the projector screen. Anything to shield my ears. Nice church, though. New. Welcoming. My new hosts …

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The 50 Year Plan

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April 25, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

February 22, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

February 7, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

January 26, 2017 – Okoboji, Iowa

September 17, 2016 – Wise River, Montana

June 22, 2016 – Hungry Horse, Montana

April 12, 2016 – Helena, Montana

April 3, 2016 – Helena, Montana

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