space – 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 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 October 21, 2018

June 27, 2018 – Sausalito, California

by Nicholas Miller

Oh, God… Jeff got robbed. The back hatch is open; the bow window is open as well. The second kayak and paddle are gone. I shine my flashlight around the interior of The Jubilee. It’s a mess. Papers …

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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 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 May 6, 2017

September 27, 2016 – Port Townsend, Washington

by Nicholas Miller

Well, this is one way to spend a vacation. Cleaning dead rats out of a basement doesn’t exactly meet my ideals of a good time, but when you visit a fellow traveler at their host’s place… It hasn’t …

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Posted on March 18, 2017

August 10, 2016 – Bozeman, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

Our food system in this county is appalling. Working in the food service industry for over ten years has shown me plenty about America’s wasteful habits, but this is new to me. Dumpster diving. Not necessarily your typical …

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Posted on April 8, 2016

September 24, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota

by Nicholas Miller

“Hoo, hoo hoo…” Almost as if on cue, we’re greeted by a horned owl as we walk towards the grove. My host is leading the way, torch in hand. He gently strikes the gong with a mallet before …

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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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The 50 Year Plan

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