How many National Park sites can I visit in 3 days?
Nearly 20 years ago, while visiting one of my very favorite National Parks, Zion, I bought one of those geeky National Park Passport books. Every time you visit a National Park Service (NPS) site – over 400 of them now – you get to stamp your book. I love getting stamps in things (yes, sometimes …
Die With Zero!
I’ve seen a few articles (here and here) recently featuring the “Die With Zero” mindset. The namesake book was published in...
What If I Already Live in the Best Place To Retire?
One of Mrs. Anysecondnow’s and my favorite running conversations for the last 10 years whenever one or both of us visits a new place is...
My Favorite Christmas Movies
Since it’s December, I feel impelled to post something related to the Great Debate – what is...
Is it worth visiting Texas’s number one tourist spot?
Did you know that San Antonio’s River Walk is the number one tourist attraction in Texas? So said our River Walk boat guide. Why is...
Retire Early and Live Longer?
After more than 15 years being on Facebook and rarely using it, in the last few months, I’ve fallen into the deplorable habit of...
What Happens When A Dog Attacks You
So there I was, out riding my bike, minding my own business, enjoying week three of my retirement,...
Should We Switch our FEHB to a HDHP + HSA Plan?
It’s the annual open season for federal employees and annuitants. Time to look at health plans – federal employee health benefits...
Why and How I Got Into the Points and Miles World
If you travel much, and maybe even if you don’t, you are probably aware of the world of points and miles. And it is definitely...
My First Freelance Article
I’m posting links to my freelance articles on this blog — they appear under the heading...
