living – The 50 Year Plan

Posted on April 24, 2020

June 24, 2019 – Crosslake, Minnesota

And I’m back. I can’t say that I ever really pictured coming back to Crosslake for round two, but here we are. I visited Mari and Syr (my first hosts) recently, and Kaia happened to be in town …

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Posted on November 14, 2019

March 6, 2019 – South Lake Tahoe, California

by Nicholas Miller

“You really inspired me! I’m giving away all my stuff and leaving at the end of the month.” STOP IT. Are you serious? I’m nearly in disbelief as I read a Facebook message from a friend and fellow …

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Posted on September 30, 2019

December 4, 2018 – South Lake Tahoe, California

by Nicholas Miller

“That’s the best shot I’ll have all night.” That’s what I say to Emma after sinking a stripe into a corner pocket. “Oh, yeah?” she replies as we look at each other and smile. She takes a drink …

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Posted on September 21, 2019

November 15, 2018 – South Lake Tahoe, California

by Nicholas Miller

If it weren’t for these hikes… Stop it, Nick. Look around you. Breathe the air. Enjoy the free time while you can. I often struggle with my mindset when it comes to these transitions. When I come to …

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Posted on June 22, 2019

October 18, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California

by Nicholas Miller

“Here we go Down that same old road again” (Deep in thought, I sit in the living room, staring blankly at my computer. Before a hiking trip a few days ago, I stopped in town for coffee and …

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Posted on May 11, 2019

October 8, 2018 – Willow Creek, California

by Nicholas Miller

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 February 14, 2019

October 1, 2018 – CA HWY 1 (Part 2)

by Nicholas Miller

The weather turns. No more stops for photos, I guess. Oh well. Pass Elk, pass Albion, pass Mendocino. The interview with Andy went well. God, that guy was hilarious. Can’t wait to put the video together. I made …

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Posted on September 1, 2018

June 5, 2018 – Sausalito, California

by Nicholas Miller

“So…what is this ‘Jubilee’?” …I ask Jeff as we sip our drinks at the local Starbucks. Unable to bring myself to adopt his methods (borrowing a newspaper and using their hot water to make tea), I purchased a …

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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 9, 2017

April 26, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

by Nicholas Miller

Over two years in, but here’s another first. I’m sitting at Jack’s neighbor’s house (Karen and Stuart) eating dinner with them and three travelers who arrived earlier today – Will from England, and Leah and Alex from Minnesota. …

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The 50 Year Plan

Tag: living

June 24, 2019 – Crosslake, Minnesota

March 6, 2019 – South Lake Tahoe, California

November 15, 2018 – South Lake Tahoe, California

October 18, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California

October 1, 2018 – CA HWY 1 (Part 2)

June 5, 2018 – Sausalito, California

April 26, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

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