Hints for living a happier life
– Am I Living My Best Life? – Nothing is more important than being honest with myself. To be appreciative of my good qualities, aware of my faults, and sincere enough about self-improvement to leverage one against the other. To be honest about what I need to be happy; not what social media says is cool, but the elements of life that spark my curiosity, … Continue reading Being Honest with Myself
– Letting Little Things Make Me Happy – Maybe I told you this story… about living at the B-C Ranch deep in the Idaho backcountry. For three years, I served as the full-time caretaker of the ranch. It was a wilderness getaway for a wealthy Washington farmer & empty most of the time, but it was too nice a place to leave unguarded. You could … Continue reading Triggered By a Butterfly
– 5 Reasons to Embrace Positive Thinking – Superheroes in the 1960s weren’t as impressive as they are today. There were no computers, no CGI; Superman couldn’t really fly and Batman was funnier than he was fearsome. Instead, we had heroes with whom we could relate; men of substance stacked just a little bit higher than most. They might be stronger or faster or smarter … Continue reading Being Optimistic is Best
– What I Couldn’t Learn in the City – I didn’t just ‘up and disappear’. Before I left the city to begin living off-the-grid, I spent a year trying to save my marriage and a couple more trying to save my career but failed in both endeavors. It happens to everyone, more or less… and when I exhausted the possibilities of improving those chapters of … Continue reading How Living Off-the-Grid Changed My Life
– Little Adventures for Longer Lives – Ela and I want to stay fit and interested in life, so we take recreation regularly. Not vacations: we enjoy those when we can, but they’re big chunks of time that require lots of money and planning. As a supplement, we take recreation every week or two; it’s more spontaneous and easier to budget than a big vacation. … Continue reading What to Do When the Week Ends
– See the Donut, Not the Hole – I had money for food or fuel, but not enough for both. It would be a few days until my Social Security check arrived; the couple dozen dollars left in my account would finance a trip to town but there would be nothing left for groceries. “Payin’ dues,” I reminded myself… though it was of little consolation. … Continue reading 4 Strips of Bacon for Thanksgiving
Taylor talks about his love interest in Poland, eliciting skepticism from his friend Maynard. The conversation delves into the complexities of love & personal connections, highlighting the author’s unconventional life choices & perspectives. Continue reading When Men Talk about Love
– Adventures Don’t Always End Well – Honestly, I was tired of the mountain man experience. Not ‘burned out’ like I was from my business life before Idaho, but tired of the hard work, discomfort, and social sacrifice that were an unavoidable part of being a modern-day hermit. During the 2020 winter expedition, I spent months alone in the frozen Frank Church Wilderness contemplating my … Continue reading When Big Plans Fail Big-Time
– Little Adventures for Longer Lives – Ela and I like to stay fit and actively involved in life, so we subscribe to regular recreation. Not only vacations: we enjoy those when we can, but they’re big chunks of time that take lots of money and planning to use. But as a supplement, we take simple recreation every week or two; it’s more spontaneous and … Continue reading Making ‘Fun’ a Priority
– Little Adventures Dominate the Day – We’re so glad to be home for the next few weeks. Gardens are waking up here above the 50th parallel and the growing season is not very long, so we give our flowers and plants a lot of attention this time of year. There’s a lot to enjoy in our garden, but you can’t see much from the … Continue reading Too Much Fun
