Category Archives: Philosophy

Celebrate Independence from Debt

The Fourth of July  is upon us, time to celebrate freedom, and, if we’re honest, assess just how free we actually are. This year, I’m thinking about the most common thing that prevents Americans from being free: debt.

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Work Like a Peasant, Live Like a King

As we complete our eleventh year of residence on our homestead, I recall a motto we adopted early on: “work like a peasant, live like a king.” From the very beginning, the strange dichotomy of our life became apparent. We … Continue reading

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