Happy Fall! It’s been a hot, sticky summer, and needless to say, we’re very much ready for cooler temperatures. The last few months have felt like one long run-on sentence of future plans, household maintenance, travel schedules, and working toward
With a couple of trips on our docket, Brian and I are busy piecing together travel plans before we hit the road. We like to build our itineraries gradually, leaving space for changing minds and unexpected opportunities. That kind of
The more I explore FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), the more I see that most conversations begin with numbers. Of course, this makes sense. If you’re considering this lifestyle, it’s natural to start with the practical questions. Financial independence is,
Every now and then, an ordinary to-do ends up teaching you something invaluable. Brian and I experienced this as we finalized our estate plan. As you might guess, estate planning doesn’t typically top the list of priorities for most people
We’ve made it halfway into 2026. How about that for a wake-up call? Time is flying by. Every time I sit down for one of these check-ins, life seems to be moving faster. I guess that feeling is universally experienced
I think it’s always good to have direction; life will undoubtedly throw some curveballs, but a sense of direction keeps you moving when it’s hard to tell what’s up or down. Brian and I set our sights high this past
Time. Tick, tick, tick. For some, it elicits a sense of urgency and panic—a desire to fill every moment, pressured by busyness or the fear of missing out. Others treat time as a canvas on which they can design and
There’s something about the final stretch of the year that often leads to reflection. As Q4 2025 moved along, Brian and I navigated a curious middle ground that left us feeling grateful and inspired, yet much more tired than we
Well, here we are, reflecting on another quarter that has come and gone. Time keeps ticking by no matter where we are and no matter what we do. It’s a bittersweet reality that gently reminds us how quickly life moves.
The main reason Brian and I haven’t visited before now is that, while Glacier National Park is open year-round, several attractions, including the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, are only accessible for a short period during the summer. This limited time creates