Spring – The 50 Year Plan

Posted on March 2, 2020

April 17, 2019 – Turrialba, Costa Rica

“Whenever you go to a place there’s something magical about learning the process,” Gabriela states as I listen intently. “Not just consuming. Learning how it grows, how does it affect the land, how does it affect your life? …

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Posted on February 19, 2020

April 14, 2019 – San Francisco, California

by Nicholas Miller

“On belay.” I confirm with Tara to ensure that she has set up the belay. “Belay on,” she responds. She works at a climbing gym in the city and offered to treat my cousin Kelsey and I to …

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Posted on December 16, 2019

April 12, 2019 – Lake Tahoe, California

by Nicholas Miller

“I know a place where I want to go Could you just stay by my side It’ll be alright” I can’t believe it’s over already. Before leaving Tahoe, I promised myself that I would drive around the lake …

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Posted on June 23, 2018

May 19, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

by Nicholas Miller

Sweet relief. I feel a welcome sense of accomplishment as I watch the guests tour Meibao’s farm. We’ve worked many hours getting this place into shape. Weeding, mowing, brush and manure removal. Spreading compost and wood chips, building …

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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 June 7, 2018

May 13, 2018 – Yosemite National Park, California

by Nicholas Miller

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom… I think to myself as I jam my left foot into the crack. At least I talked to her the other day. With no cell service at the farm, and certainly none in this …

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Updated on May 25, 2018

April 25, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

by Nicholas Miller

“Play Joao Gilberto,” April requests from the backseat. I type the artist’s name into the 17” onboard touchscreen, which contains the media, communication, cabin, and vehicle controls. Brazilian Bossa Nova music starts playing. I continue exploring the controls, …

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Updated on May 25, 2018

April 22, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

by Nicholas Miller

And like that, I’m starting year four. [After an epic road trip from Iowa to California.] This place is beautiful. My host (Meibao) lives in paradise – surrounded by a pond, various mountains and forests, numerous pastures, and …

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Updated on September 11, 2017

May 30, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

by Nicholas Miller

Clink. Clink, clink. I cheers Karen and Stuart as we sit out on their deck for “happy hour.” My first and last with them. Their generosity and kindness will be remembered, as over the last month and a …

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Posted on August 11, 2017

May 28, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

by Nicholas Miller

My God, this feels incredible. I inhale deeply. With my eyes closed, I listen to the frogs croaking in the nearby pond. Slow exhale. I feel my body cooling from the water in the cold tub. Inhale. I …

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The 50 Year Plan

Tag: Spring

April 17, 2019 – Turrialba, Costa Rica

April 14, 2019 – San Francisco, California

April 12, 2019 – Lake Tahoe, California

May 19, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

May 18, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

May 13, 2018 – Yosemite National Park, California

April 25, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

April 22, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

May 30, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

May 28, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

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