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Welcome to my blog! Since 2001 I've written 664 posts about software/personal development, technology, minimalism, FIRE, movies, startups and my life. These span three separate blogs, with all articles linked from here.

This blog Focuses on exploring the intersection of minimalism, mindfulness and technology + my journal.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi Financial indepenence, investing and my journey to retire early (or at least a sabatical from 36-42).

Hardcover Building a social network for readers

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#journal: Just an old-fashioned journal. This includes things going on in my life, photos, personal discoveries, goals, and anything else that focuses on my own journey through life.

2022 2 articles

Here's a look at what I'm thinking about for my 40s.

2021 7 articles

My yearly recap of everything that happened during the previous year.

A look into what's stood out from 3 years of early retirement life.

We set out to hike 100 miles across the mountains of Utah at altitudes above 10,000ft. What happened next wasn't planned.

Each month I chose a theme, like "Focus", "Finish" and "Routine".

2020 15 articles

COVID-19, South Utah hiking trip, misinformation, Minafi.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Seven Takeaways from My Second Year of FIRE

Create a list of local spots you can drive to that inspire you.

Favorites include Recursion, Circe, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Understanding Comics.

2019 1 article