Never Miss A Chance to Visit a State Capitol
My advice is that If a state capital is your destination or reasonably on the way to your destination, you should definitely take the time to visit the capitol.
Why? Because, while most people are proud to be from a particular state2, state legislators and governors are especially enthusiastic bo…
I Went to a Protest
I’m not a sign-waving, chanting in the streets kind of guy. And probably never will be. But I do find value in being involved in the...
This Is Why I Like Living Next to a Big City
I’ve lived most of my life in Virginia, born and raised here. Across the Potomac River from Virginia is Washington, DC. I’m happy to...
Why Is Bicycling the Best?
First I was a runner. I was decent enough but not particularly talented at most sports –...
Is Back to the Future the greatest movie ever made?
Is Back to the Future the greatest movie ever made? Well, . No one is comparing it to, say, The Godfather. Or...
50-something me would like to thank 30-something me
Though it’s never too late to make changes in our lives, there are some things we do (or don’t do) when younger that will have...
Should I do a Spanish immersion program in Guatemala?
Hey, Jeff, random question for you: I want to supercharge my language learning! Should I do a...
Siesta in Guatemala
Anysecondnow has been on pause for a few weeks as its author works on Spanish and visits volcanos, Mayan ruins, and “the most...
My Favorite Freelance Article Headline
Freelance writers don’t usually come up with headlines for their articles, although most editors welcome suggestions. I always take a shot, but I think coming up with good headers is an elusive gift and I have, at best, only a partial gift. However, I did suggest the headline below. That’s why …
Playing with FIRE
We did not have those financial pressures. Or, more precisely, those pressures were far less in our case. The reason they were less in our case was a result of family financial habits that matched up well with FIRE principles. To be candid, we made some of these decisions before I’d ever heard o…
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