life – Page 2 – The 50 Year Plan

Posted on June 7, 2018

May 13, 2018 – Yosemite National Park, California

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom… I think to myself as I jam my left foot into the crack. At least I talked to her the other day. With no cell service at the farm, and certainly none in this …

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Updated on May 25, 2018

April 22, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

by Nicholas Miller

And like that, I’m starting year four. [After an epic road trip from Iowa to California.] This place is beautiful. My host (Meibao) lives in paradise – surrounded by a pond, various mountains and forests, numerous pastures, and …

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Posted on February 19, 2018

February 13, 2018 – Lutsen, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

So, it’s not exactly a new place. But this time around, there are plenty of new faces (along with many old ones). The amount of redundancy is further curbed by holding a new position in addition to the …

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Posted on August 7, 2017

May 18, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

by Nicholas Miller

“That’s a great question…” …I say to Will. But I don’t exactly know how to answer. He is inquiring about how I personally maintain lasting friendships while living this lifestyle. Easier said than done. Weeks ago, he had …

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Posted on July 15, 2017

May 1, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

by Nicholas Miller

“Open the gates! Open the gates! Open the gates!” …Everyone chants as Kirk (the Druid ceremony leader) paces quickly around the altar, slamming his staff down into the stone circle as he goes. Will and I are sitting …

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Posted on June 21, 2017

April 20, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

by Nicholas Miller

Carolla, you are my constant. The thirteen-hour drive from Bozeman, Montana to Trout Lake, Washington would certainly have been a lot lonelier without my podcasts. I’ve actually been listening to Adam and Dr. Drew since I was a …

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Updated on June 18, 2017

April 18, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

The events slated for my last day in this area are very apropos of my time here. One: Explore and take pictures of a local trail and waterfall area. Two: Watch Thomas deliver a presentation at a local …

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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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Updated on May 31, 2017

End: Year Two, Bozeman, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

Reflections: 2016. Two years in now. Although my year in Montana has come with more surprises than my year in Minnesota, I’m feeling more adjusted to my “routine of change.” It seems I’m becoming more of a seasonal …

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Posted on May 23, 2017

December 7, 2016 – Bozeman, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

I can’t wait to get on the mountain. As I admire my shiny new snowboard, boots, and bindings, the anticipation builds within. I hope the package is worth the $700. Everything is laid out on my matte, used …

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The 50 Year Plan

Tag: life

May 13, 2018 – Yosemite National Park, California

April 22, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

April 20, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

April 18, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

February 7, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

End: Year Two, Bozeman, Montana

December 7, 2016 – Bozeman, Montana

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