life – Page 4 – The 50 Year Plan

Posted on May 2, 2016

October 10, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota

The cowboys must have had it pretty good in those old bath houses… …I think to myself as I heat up some water for an old-fashioned spit bath. I gather my shaving materials, body wash, and rag (a …

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Posted on April 26, 2016

October 8, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

“Let it go, let it go…” I can’t help but laugh out loud as I hear Genavive recite the infamous lines from the highest grossing Disney movie of all time. Should’ve been The Lion King. Amelia says that …

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Updated on March 16, 2016

September 23, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

“And I will sing this song…” My eyes are closed as I listen to a small chorus of mostly naked female naturalists, along with my hosts’ son, who is completely nude. I wish I had that kind of …

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Posted on March 2, 2016

September 7, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

From riches to rags. Well, not exactly. But this is quite the opposite set-up compared to my last host. The community cabin for the farm workers has no running water, no bathroom, limited electricity due to the solar …

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Posted on February 5, 2016

July 2, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

Better the devil you know… …or is it? I’m fully enthralled in conversation between Dallin, Kaia, and myself. We’ve taken a slight break from a lazy afternoon boating on the surrounding lakes. Cocktails flowing, we get into a …

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Posted on January 15, 2016

May 31, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

Has it been five months already? Tonight is my last with my first hosts, and the feeling is bittersweet. I’m afraid Mari and Syr have set the bar a bit too high. They’ve shown me the undeniable strength …

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Posted on December 18, 2015

May 14, 2015 – Somewhere in Southern Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

Wow, my interviewing skills are terrible. I’m sitting across from two lovely women I met through my preferred hosting website, conducting my first interview ever. They tell me about their decision to host travelers. Their outlook on life. …

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Posted on December 2, 2015

April 29, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

Superior Hiking Trail? Yes. Mississippi River headwaters? Definitely. Split Rock Lighthouse? Please. Since the weather is warming, I’ve begun making a list of places to go during my time in Minnesota. This state has much to offer, including …

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Posted on November 21, 2015

April 23, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

“We decided we would rather trim all of the superficial garbage because not only is it emotionally freeing, but it frees you financially to live the way you want.” Words of wisdom from my younger, smarter, and stronger …

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Posted on October 27, 2015

April 7, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

“Yeah, I have way too much stuff…” It’s 2013, and that’s what comes out of my mouth as a few friends are helping me move out of my two bedroom apartment. That’s right; I had my own two …

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The 50 Year Plan

October 8, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota

September 23, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota

September 7, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota

July 2, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

May 31, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota

April 23, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota

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