Our world continues to look different as a result of the pandemic. I am sure experts predicted the many consequences of a virus shutting down the world, but I have not gone out of my way to proactively study what might be next. My approach has been to take it as it comes—survive and advanceContinue reading “Consider a New Approach to the Holidays”
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4 Days, 3 National Parks! Road Trip from Denver to New Mexico
If you are looking to escape the crowds in Colorado for a nearby adventure, I encourage you to look south to New Mexico. The Southwest is a gorgeous place with such a unique landscape. If you are used to lush, green surroundings…brace yourself. Here is an easy itinerary to visit three National Parks, or “America’sContinue reading “4 Days, 3 National Parks! Road Trip from Denver to New Mexico”
a path to minimalism: intentional buying rewirements
Ahhh, the high experienced when dropping off a load of purged items at the donation center. While I am thrilled to see minimalism and paring down become trendy, I rarely see these habits stick. Items are quickly replaced by new purchases. Buying something new might generate endorphins, but what if you could put that moneyContinue reading “a path to minimalism: intentional buying rewirements”
wrestling with love languages
My financial advisor’s company recently hosted Dr. Gary Chapman who famously introduced us to the five love languages. As my blog title implies, I am single, but I still wanted to participate since it pertains to many types of relationships–friends, family, coworkers, etc. I have not read Dr. Chapman’s book but the concept certainly makes senseContinue reading “wrestling with love languages”
running: the minimalist’s dream sport
I started running long before I even knew a minimalist lifestyle even existed. That was circa 2006 and I was living in a studio garden apartment on Altgeld Street in Lincoln Park (“garden” is the word Chicago landlords use to make a basement apartment sound fancier than it is). The distance between the major streets was aContinue reading “running: the minimalist’s dream sport”
forget about the Joneses
I have been working with a sharp young lady who has been advising me on the health insurance marketplace. She and her fiancé recently moved to Washington state from the Denver metro area. After getting business out of the way on a recent call, I asked how the relocation was going. She told me theContinue reading “forget about the Joneses”
top pods of 2020
What a difference a year makes! That could apply to so much right now but I am specifically speaking of the podcast world. When I compiled my top 10 pod list for 2019, it was a pretty clear decision. During 2020 stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, starting a podcast became the thing to do. While I loveContinue reading “top pods of 2020”
how are you?
“How are you?” A greeting so commonplace that most tune out for the reply. The standard answer is a quick, “fine” or, “good” and on with the conversation. I recently heard a podcast host ask their guest, “How are you today?” The guest noticed and thanked them for adding “today” given the difficult times we are experiencing.Continue reading “how are you?”
gratitude
Recently, I had to part ways with one of my favorite shirts. It was torn, tattered, and threadbare so it was time. It may look like a plain old long-sleeve t-shirt, but it was much more than that to me and it got me thinking about gratitude and what an important tool it has beenContinue reading “gratitude”
the joy was in the journey
I was contemplating how I might work a post about my 46-day road trip into my blog about minimalism, but packing what you need to live out of your 4Runner for that long? Boom…Kevin Bacon. Traveling with a set amount of clothing in my truck was so easy. I felt overwhelmed when I got back toContinue reading “the joy was in the journey”
the single minimal(ist) 