One item we will definitely be taking with us, will actually be returning to Michigan… a hand carved candle from Holland (Michigan) House Candles. We received it as a gift and didn’t realize the full artistry that goes into making such a candle until we watched the video. Ours has been cored for using an…
Month: October 2017
T -193 Days: Surfing the lighthouse
To Michigan we go! In 5 days, to home hunt and see our youngest daughter. Storm season has arrived. Watched video of surfers in wet suits on Lake Michigan. More gutsy then I would ever be with the rip currents that can spring up. But, then again, perhaps walking away from what I have done…
T -194 Days: Worn down by life
It’s not all tribbles and sunsets, tonight goes deeper. Field of Dreams is a movie chock full of great quotes, one of my favorites is less well-known: Ray: “Oh my God….It’s my father…My God! I’d only seen him years later when he was worn down by life. Look at him. He’s got his whole life…
T -195 Days: Eye on the prize
Keeping the eye on the prize. My daughter sent another Michigan sunset picture tonight. So very much to do in the next 195 days…. but so worth it.
T -196 Days: 52 plastic totes
My wife is forever making a variety of great blankets. When talking about developing a list of every item that we would take with us to Michigan (so we don’t bring any clutter), she asked, “What about my yarn?” I said, “Of course we can find a place for a box of yarn”… to which…
T – 197 Days: Simplification, our style
James Altucher sold his house and all his “stuff”. He travels the world sleeping at Airbnb’s. His only personal possessions fit into a single backpack. His phone, MacBook, a change of clothes. If he buys anything, he has to toss something out so his world stays in one backpack. Inspiring example of simplifying your life….
T -198 Days: Michigan seemed like a dream
Off to the pumpkin patch today with family. Then, working to start the website. Michigan seems like a dream to me now It took me four days to hitchhike from Saginaw I’ve gone to look for America – Paul Simon
T -199 Days: Escape
This last summer, our youngest daughter, while walking with my wife along the beach said, “I can really see you and dad moving here… it is so relaxing, so beautiful.” We laughed later about it, such an absurd idea. And yet… the seed was planted. All summer long, my daughter sent photos… like the selfie…
T -200 Days: A path with heart
h May 1st, 2018. If all goes perfectly, we will have completed one journey, to begin a new path. Exited the corporate world. Sold our house. Sold or donated the vast majority of our possessions, transferred mementos to our four grown children. Arrived at the beach community we have chosen. Living the simple life in…