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Connecting the Dots: Reflections on a High School Graduation

As a writer, I am often tasked with making connections between concepts, with synthesizing information for easy conveyance…

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Life Sans Cubicle: 6 Month Update

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Earn Less, Worth Less?

A recent revelation: If you find yourself suddenly free of something that you feel you’re supposed to be…

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Snuffing the FIRE To Live Life

Snuffing The FIRE To Live Life What kind of person changes life ideologies with the wind? Apparently, I…

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My Top 5 Money Moves

While I am now in a financial position to live a life that I can be proud of…

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My Top 5 Money Mess Ups

My Top 5 Money Mess Ups Today, I am fortunate enough to own a lakeside home and to…

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The Week of the Pelican

I find myself blessed daily and continuously amazed by the natural wonders I see living on a lake….

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I Tried To Quit My Job

I tried to quit my job.  I really did. I recently gave my notice. My time was finally here….

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I Quit My Job Today

I quit my job today. It wasn’t a sitcom worthy scene where I slammed down my resignation letter,…

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