more trees and corn… fewer neighbors and privacy fences

Jun 22, 2022

I’m closing in on the last stage of my life. Not there yet, but they say it begins at 65 and I’m not far from that. I remember feeling old at 35. I never, EVER, imagined myself at social security age. I still don’t.

What I do imagine is taking more time to do things I want to do. I want to be able to simply say “NO” sometimes.

I’m looking for time to actually READ a book… not listen to one while I’m in the shower or feeding dogs.

I still want to work.

I mostly love what I do — I just don’t want to be building a career anymore. I don’t want to feel guilty when I take a vacation or leave for a day just to bug around.

I want a simpler journey.

This isn’t a “van life” narrative — or even a “tiny home” story. It’s certainly won’t be a travel blog. I hope instead it’s just a tale of slowing down and enjoying life a little more every day.