I've been writing here for almost 10 years now. For most of that time, I'm never at a loss for inspiration. My crazy brain is always throwing ideas at me. But lately, I haven't been feeling it. I ask my brain for ideas and it's like:Perhaps it's the feeling of malaise regarding world events. Inflation is bonkers. So is war.Or, maybe this experiment/ project/ blog has … [Read more...] about Inspiration Stagnation/ Road Trip!
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24 Months Of Early Retirement in 24 Pictures
This Saturday will mark the two year anniversary of my departure from formal work, I'll have much more to say on that next week. In the meantime, enjoy some juicy photos.2017April: I left my job on 4/13. A week before my last day, I stopped in the Chicago office for one last trip.May: Mrs. 1500 and I visited the Penny Planters in Florida.June: The family … [Read more...] about 24 Months Of Early Retirement in 24 Pictures
10 Questions: GoWithLess
This week, I’m at a blogger conference where I’ll be schmoozing, presenting, meeting, greeting and beering. Very busy.While I’m away, I thought it would be fun to support some other bloggers. Today, please enjoy Amy and Tim from GoWithLess.Amy and Tim are local Colorado friends who I've had the pleasure of getting to know over the past couple of years. The best part of … [Read more...] about 10 Questions: GoWithLess
Seattle: Hot Cars, Cold Rain and Alien Flowers
One of the great joys of living a life of FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) is not having to be anywhere. I don't have to be at work at 8am. I don't have meetings. I don't have to be in front of my keyboard for 8 hours per day.I appreciate my freedom more than most because I have a very hard time sitting still. At home, I have to get out of the house multiple times … [Read more...] about Seattle: Hot Cars, Cold Rain and Alien Flowers
Six Months of Financial Independence: The Good, The Rad and The Ugly
Ask the Readers takes a break this week. Instead, I'll review my first six months of financial independence.The other night, I had a bizarre nightmare. I was with my co-workers at my old work site, begging to get my job back. I felt terrible for quitting.The nightmare disturbed me so much that I woke up. I eventually went back to sleep, but couldn't stop thinking … [Read more...] about Six Months of Financial Independence: The Good, The Rad and The Ugly