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Apr
13
Serene wooded setting at the tiny home community with tall trees creating a natural pathway leading toward a glimpse of lake and gathering area, symbolizing the transition between worlds.

Between Worlds - Midlifehood Edition | Week 14 Post-layoff

Finding peace in the in-between as our house hits the market and we experience our future tiny home community for the first time. Week 14 of our midlife reinvention.
7 min read
Apr
06
Vibrant orange and pink sunset sky over backyard with colorful Adirondack chairs and small shed, creating a peaceful outdoor living space.

Navigating by Flashlight - Midlifehood Edition | Week 13 Post-layoff

Navigating midlife reinvention with just a flashlight in the dark: Week 13 explores embracing uncertainty while keeping our destination clear despite the path.
7 min read
Mar
30
Cork board vision board with photos and words including "Freedom," "Millionaire," "Adventure Awaits," "Health," "Happiness," and "Balancing Work & Play" representing life aspirations.

Dare to Dream Big - Midlifehood Edition | Week 12 Post-layoff

After midlife job loss, discovering how to live on offense rather than defense creates space for dreams you're afraid to speak aloud. Week 12 of our journey.
8 min read
Mar
23
Close-up of bamboo stalks showing a mix of green stems and dried leaves with sunlight filtering through the dense growth.

Finding Space for Possibilities - Midlifehood Edition | Week 11 Post-layoff

Discover how creating space after job loss opens possibilities for midlife reinvention, from growing a business to preparing for tiny house living and intentional travel.
5 min read
Mar
16
Colorful spring flowers in planters including purple cineraria, white dianthus, and yellow calendula arranged on a decorative tiled garden surface.

The American Dream -Midlifehood Edition | Week 10 Post-layoff

Ten weeks post-layoff, we're discovering what the American Dream and wealth mean for us now - less about a specific goal and more about enjoying the journey.
5 min read
Mar
09
Half-stained backyard fence awaiting completion - a spring maintenance project we're ready to trade for adventures.

More Than Bills and Maintenance | Week 9 Post-layoff

Questioning the rhythm of home maintenance vs. adventure as we navigate tiny house plans, DIY fixes, and redefining what 'enough' means in our post-layoff journey.
6 min read
Mar
02
Blue tiny house with wooden deck surrounded by trees in a peaceful community

Revisiting Our Freedom Number | Week 8 Post-layoff

Realizing our home may be the barrier to "living full, working less." How simplifying our foundation could fundamentally reset our freedom equation.
5 min read
Feb
23
Home office turned temporary greenhouse, with tall asparagus ferns dominating the foreground and framed  memorabilia on walls

Living with "Some Style" | Week 7 Post-layoff

From choosing camper upgrades to adapting to weather extremes, Week 7 brings lessons about finding style and comfort in life's practical decisions.
4 min read
Feb
16
Fresh green leaves growing from an old tree stump, showing new life emerging from established foundations

New Growth in Familiar Places | Week 6 Post-layoff

Sometimes returning to familiar territory shows you how far you've come. Week 6 post-layoff brings a new role in familiar places and lessons about growing in new directions.
3 min read
Feb
09
2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness in pearl white with black trim and wheels, parked in driveway showing adventure-ready styling

When Plans Change: Plot Twist | Week 5 Post-layoff

Sometimes life's plot twists lead to better stories. This week: trading our planned vehicle for a better match, and learning that detours often lead where we need to go.
4 min read