Personal liberty. Valuable beyond measure. After decades of corporate life, the sweet caress is still so deeply satisfying. Every day. Even after over two years of freedom. But it can be misunderstood. “What do you do?” I was asked again recently. “I do what I want,” was my short answer, valid but flippant, response. “Oh,…
Category: Freedom; the escape
Freedom: How we sold our house, gave away our possessions, quit job and moved to the beach in Michigan
June 29th: Living life happy, putting it all together even during a pandemic
Happiness is not a dirty word This is my bible on achieving long term happiness. I have been happy every day for almost three years. Every day. And no, I didn’t join a cult, incur a brain injury, or win the lottery. Don’t believe the naysayers. A state of long term happiness can be achieved….
June 26th: Battling the nazis and the fools
Nazis to the left, fools to the right. Everything, everyone is polarized. Why can’t we just get along? Believe in science. Believe in each other. Do the right thing, but not overreact. Which is worse in this covid battle? You might think the fools are worse than the mask Nazis. And yet, the mask nazis…
June 17th: A question of place
Where do you live? Why do you live there? Did a job bring you there? Does family keep you there? Are you happy where you live? In the age of Covid, does where you live scare you? Do you feel safe in your community? Where would you like to live? Ask yourself the tough questions….
March 23rd: Stairway to Heaven
The terror of flying my drone, especially over water, has vanished. Now it is relaxing. Calming. Peaceful. Today, just after rising above the channel, I experienced a Stairway to Heaven moment. Viewed thru the lower resolution iPhone monitor… the catwalk to the lighthouse, then on to the foghouse seemed to slowly rise into the clouds….
February 6th: Contemplating the light snow
A little light snow at the beach today. We need more! Give us a foot or so all at once. Then some cold weather and a west wind to build up ice along the shore. After that, bring on an early spring. Now please. OK, I take it back. I am thankful for whatever comes…
January 24th: What to do on a cold, rainy day
Yesterday’s snow is melting in the constant rain today. What to do? Writing is good. Yeah, yeah, the book. Also a little research on Michigan road trips to come. I was surprised by the dozens of great restaurants on the water that we have somehow missed in our first two years. Many closed until May……
January 11th: The two types of happiness
So many people do not understand that there are two types of happiness: One hedonistic. Pursuing happiness. The short term orgasmic rush of pleasure. The other eudaemonic. Building happiness. A flourishing oak tree, rooted in rich soil. Both are important. They conflict at times. But that is fine. Take steps to build, take time to…
December 31st: Last light of the year.
Before the excitement of a new year, I am looking back over 2019. Wow, I wasted a lot of time. And it was glorious. A full calendar year without the nose to the grindstone. I read a Medium article today, Seven Signs of True Wealth. The seven signs, according to the author: You don’t have…
December 18th: Closing out the year
In my old world, this would be a time of intense pressure. Well yes, in my old world, every day was pressure. But this would be closing out the year. Producing, shipping, making the numbers. Somehow surviving to fight again in the new year. Scrambling from one issue to another. Burning fire, or smoldering possibilities…