relationships – The 50 Year Plan

Posted on June 22, 2019

October 18, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California

“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 January 25, 2019

August 18, 2018 – Sausalito, California

by Nicholas Miller

“Nelson! Come outside, quick!” Someone exclaims from the hallway. My supervisor heads outside as I continue making drinks and monitoring the bar. I wonder what happened? I quickly find out that three cars were broken into right outside …

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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 September 6, 2016

April 30, 2016 – Helena, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

Time’s up. Though my hosts have offered me an extended stay, it’s time to move on to the next place. The next family. The next adventure. We’re watching “Beasts Of No Nation,” a movie about a young boy …

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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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Posted on July 4, 2016

End: Year One, Lutsen, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

Reflections: 2015. The most challenging and rewarding year of my life thus far. The world has opened up to me in a way in which I never knew was possible. Or possibly, I never knew which way to …

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Posted on February 1, 2016

June 27, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

Finally. My first “napkin number” as a server. It’s sad to admit, but yeah, it just now happened. I’m 29, and I’ve been in the industry off and on for about ten years. Must be the arm hair. …

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Posted on January 28, 2016

June 1, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

What a beautiful place. Kaia (Mari’s mother) is driving me around town, giving me a tour of the area and their properties. Crosslake is a town amongst the Whitefish chain of lakes, so there are stunning views everywhere. …

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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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The 50 Year Plan

Tag: relationships

October 18, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California

August 18, 2018 – Sausalito, California

April 30, 2016 – Helena, Montana

April 3, 2016 – Helena, Montana

End: Year One, Lutsen, Minnesota

June 1, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

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