happiness – The 50 Year Plan

Posted on May 11, 2019

October 8, 2018 – Willow Creek, California

I must be up early. Nobody is in the kitchen yet this morning except myself and Nehem. We greet each other as I make some coffee and set up my computer in an attempt to be productive while …

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Posted on June 14, 2018

May 18, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

by Nicholas Miller

God, I hope to be half as good of a father. …if I ever am a father. It’s a Friday night, and Meibao brought Cassidy (a new “WWOOFer”) and I to a local musical performance. The band is …

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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 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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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 February 15, 2016

July 18, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

Well, this takes me back. I feel much too old to be hanging out with these college-aged co-workers of mine at a bonfire-turned-house party, but how could I possibly say no? They’re young, attractive, and Minnesota nice. Did …

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Posted on February 9, 2016

July 4, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

It’s moments like these that can make a man question everything. Syr is laying on the dock next to her uncle Theo (Mari’s brother), watching the fireworks exploding all around the lake. Mari is there, along with her …

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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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The 50 Year Plan

May 18, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

June 22, 2016 – Hungry Horse, Montana

September 23, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota

July 18, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

April 23, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota

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