place – The 50 Year Plan

Posted on December 16, 2019

April 12, 2019 – Lake Tahoe, California

“I know a place where I want to go Could you just stay by my side It’ll be alright” I can’t believe it’s over already. Before leaving Tahoe, I promised myself that I would drive around the lake …

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Posted on September 4, 2019

October 31, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California

by Nicholas Miller

And so my stay here nears its conclusion. Emotions typically escalate toward the end, and have a tendency to come from both ends of the spectrum. Sad to leave these wonderful people and this peaceful place behind. Uncertain …

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Posted on December 7, 2018

July 10, 2018 – Petaluma, California

by Nicholas Miller

Thus begins the depressive slide into normality. Living with family, working a cush job, spoiling myself with television and increased alcohol consumption. Not for a lack of trying: I’ve sent messages to hosts listed in the Petaluma area …

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Posted on June 23, 2018

May 19, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

by Nicholas Miller

Sweet relief. I feel a welcome sense of accomplishment as I watch the guests tour Meibao’s farm. We’ve worked many hours getting this place into shape. Weeding, mowing, brush and manure removal. Spreading compost and wood chips, building …

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Posted on August 11, 2017

May 28, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

by Nicholas Miller

My God, this feels incredible. I inhale deeply. With my eyes closed, I listen to the frogs croaking in the nearby pond. Slow exhale. I feel my body cooling from the water in the cold tub. Inhale. I …

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Posted on June 21, 2017

April 20, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

by Nicholas Miller

Carolla, you are my constant. The thirteen-hour drive from Bozeman, Montana to Trout Lake, Washington would certainly have been a lot lonelier without my podcasts. I’ve actually been listening to Adam and Dr. Drew since I was a …

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Updated on June 18, 2017

April 18, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

The events slated for my last day in this area are very apropos of my time here. One: Explore and take pictures of a local trail and waterfall area. Two: Watch Thomas deliver a presentation at a local …

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Posted on June 11, 2017

February 7, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

Left turn. Left turn. Left turn. MSU. With enough bus rides to and from the same place, you begin to innately know what stop you’re arriving at or departing from without opening your eyes. You automatically memorize turns. …

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Posted on May 23, 2017

December 7, 2016 – Bozeman, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

I can’t wait to get on the mountain. As I admire my shiny new snowboard, boots, and bindings, the anticipation builds within. I hope the package is worth the $700. Everything is laid out on my matte, used …

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Posted on January 22, 2017

July 31, 2016 – Hungry Horse, Montana

by Nicholas Miller

A timeline of the most remarkable July of my life: July 4th – Miri and I walk around Hungry Horse and observe hundreds of people lighting off their own fireworks in the center of town. The celebration lasts …

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The 50 Year Plan

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April 12, 2019 – Lake Tahoe, California

October 31, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California

July 10, 2018 – Petaluma, California

May 19, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California

May 28, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

April 20, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

April 18, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

February 7, 2017 – Bozeman, Montana

December 7, 2016 – Bozeman, Montana

July 31, 2016 – Hungry Horse, Montana

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