I discovered something last month. It’s something I intuitively knew, but gained a new appreciation for on a June day in Youngstown, Ohio. But…I’m getting ahead of myself. I could […]
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Our 2026 RV Adventure
It’s that time of year again. In 10 days, we’ll be pulling out of our driveway for a month-long RV adventure through the Midwest, visiting State Parks and family along […]
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Your 12 Good Years
On rare occasions, I read something so powerful I have to share it here. Today is one such occasion. Dan Haylett is one of my favorite writers, and a heckuva […]
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Retirement Is a Sprint, Not a Marathon
We’ve all heard the line: “Retirement is a marathon, not a sprint.” It sounds reasonable on the surface. You’ve got 20, maybe 30 years ahead of you. Take it slow. […]
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Glory Days (They’ll Pass You By)
It was a beautiful October afternoon. I was driving home after an enjoyable mountain bike ride in the Appalachian Mountains, savoring the cool breeze through the open windows in my […]
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Traveling In The Arctic
It was a spontaneous decision. “Let’s Go To The Arctic!” My wife and I were on our way home last summer from a Disney Cruise we took with our daughter […]
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I’m Retiring (from full-time blogging)
On April 12, 2015, I wrote my first post on this blog. A decade of writing. 441 articles. 1 Million Words. Wow. It’s been a heckuva ride. I’m in awe […]
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I Am Rich And Have No Idea What To Do With My Life
I read something a while back and it penetrated my brain. It’s a story of wealth, but it’s more than that. When I first read the story, my initial impression […]
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5 Top Regrets of Retirees (and how to avoid them)
No one likes having regrets. And yet, we all have them. Regarding the regrets of retirees, a recent study reveals some interesting findings that we can all learn from. Studying […]
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The Purpose Code – A Book Review
Note: This post includes Amazon Affiliate links, which will compensate me at no cost to you if you order through the links. If I had to name one profession that […]
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