Changing Plans is Not Failure

It’s now 2016. I haven’t blogged here in a while – partly because we changed everything. Again. We moved back to Atlanta a few months ago and resumed life in the city. The biggest initial benefit was that our son could be inserted back into preschool, and learn with his friends once again. It was difficult to find adequate social …

Working Hard at Not Working Hard

The universe does not work hard. It does not struggle. It does not have limits. I’m trying to be like the universe. Effortlessly making miracles and bending reality – with no regard to what anyone f*cken thinks. Blowing up stars, creating life, being bigger and stranger than anything can fathom. Effortlessly going about it’s ridiculous, funny, and amazing existence. And …

Be Less Busy and Live More Life

We just arrived today at our latest cabin in the woods – deep in the North Carolina mountains. Other people are always making choices that affect you everyday – and mostly without your permission. They make decisions, rules, and schedules that decide how you will spend your time, for you. You know that’s not right. Of course we’re given the illusion of …

How to be a Modern Nomadic Family

Modern. Nomadic. Family. It just looks like three words strung together. But what does it mean? Or more importantly – what does it look like? A quick search for “Modern Nomadic Lifestyle” can lead you to a page full of posts about all of the sacrifices and difficulties you’ll face when you choose a nomadic life. The points will range …