High five! You have saved diligently and accumulated a nest egg that would be the envy of Scrooge McDuck. You, my friend, are ready to retire to a life without rushing and with naps. But wait! Your money is stashed in a combination of retirement accounts and taxable mutual funds; how, exactly, do you access […]
No Sugar No Cry
In my inaugural venture with self-experimentation, I (reluctantly) attempted to alter a long-held dietary bad habits. Did I succeed? Have I relapsed? Was I cranky? EXPERIMENT: LIMITING SUGAR Background I love a good oatmeal raisin cookie. Or cake with lots of icing. Or Lucky Charms. As long as I can remember, I’ve had a sweet […]
Yes, I’ll Wrestle with You
I don’t have many memories from my life as a young child: a few images or feelings that, given the malleability of memory, may or may not represent reality. With this letter (and perhaps others in the future), I hope to provide my son with a window into his life and our relationship during his […]
A Retirement Anti-list
It’s fun to contemplate the possibilities in early retirement. Some have organized bucket-like lists of retirement goals: Physician on Fire, My Sons Father, J. Money, and Joe Hearn are a few lists I have come across recently. Mine is a little different. Rather than list retirement dreams and wishes, I explain what I hope NOT to […]
Wanderlust: Havasupai
WANDERLUST Travel is a passion of mine. When I am not on vacation, I am planning the next one or reflecting on the previous. Research suggests that anticipation of a great trip can be a source of happiness in itself, and I could not agree more.
The Great Debate: Go Part-time Now or Retire Early
Pictured above: Lalomanu Beach, Samoa. With our second little angel arriving soon, I’ve got family on the mind. Both my wife and I work full-time. Life is busy but not too insane: a majority of days we work 8-5, but there are occasional mornings, afternoons, or even full days off scattered throughout each of our schedules. We also employ a […]
Considering a Visit to Asia? You Need to See This Map.
[Pictured above: sunset over the Mekong River in Luang Prabang, Laos.] My wife and I are travel nuts and, after the arrival of our son, we place more of a premium on scoring a nonstop flight to our destination. We have even driven a few hours to another city—and flew nonstop from there—rather than take a multiple-stop flight. While brainstorming and searching for the […]
Drifting Toward Early Retirement
[I hesitated before publishing this post because of the real-life finances contained herein but, in the spirit of putting myself out there, I decided to go ahead. My current financial situation can be attributed primarily to luck and happenstance, and I feel very fortunate to be where I am. Please forgive anything that may seem […]
A Parenting Book for Nihilists?
[This post turned into a book review, something I had not really planned but, hey, anything goes here. Hope you enjoy it (and check out the book)!] The literature on parenting is daunting (and inconsistent) at best, overwhelming (and wrong) at worst. I dabbled in it during months leading up to the birth of my son, but fatigue […]
The Benefits of a Cold Winter
Recently, evening walks around the block with my dog have been nothing short of heavenly.
Wanderlust: Faroe Islands
WANDERLUST Travel is a passion of mine. When I am not on vacation, I am planning the next one or reflecting on the previous. Research suggests that anticipation of a great trip can be a source of happiness in itself, and I could not agree more.
About Me
The Short Version Physician (radiologist) Married to a physician (pediatrician) Two young children: big brother and little sister Original “child” is a black labrador retriever Live in the Keystone State Aspire to retire early Love: travel, food, books, running, the 90s