DIY: Lithium Battery Upgrade for my Astronomy Power Supply

I originally wrote this article for my astronomy club, but I think it fits for this location as well. Of … More

FIRE January Update

Progress to Early Retirement: 58.0%Progress to Financial Independence (3/4): 77.3%Progress to Half Annual Spending: 116.0%Percent Home Ownership: 58.3%Net Worth / … More

FIRE December Update

This Month’s Story Progress to Early Retirement: 57.0%Progress to Financial Independence (3/4): 76.0%Progress to Half Annual Spending: 114.0%Percent Home Ownership: … More

FIRE October Update

This Month’s Story Progress to Early Retirement: 54.4%Progress to Financial Independence (3/4): 72.6%Progress to Half Annual Spending: 108.8%Percent Home Ownership: … More

The Rise of the Computer: An Engineer’s Perspective on a Xrayvsn Post

This is my reaction to a post on Xrayvsn.com, with permission, sharing my thoughts about his topic from my perspective, that of an engineer.

FIRE September Update

This Month’s Story Progress to Early Retirement: 54.8%Progress to Financial Independence (3/4): 73.1%Progress to Half Annual Spending: 109.6%Percent Home Ownership: … More

The Value of a Dog’s Life

My dog had a seizure yesterday while we had friends visiting. She seems okay now, but this was a long … More

FIRE August Update

This Month’s story Progress to Early Retirement: 54.6%Progress to Financial Independence (3/4): 72.8%Progress to Half Annual Spending: 109.3%Percent Home Ownership: … More

DIY: Rock-garden Restoration

I discuss my DIY rock garden restoration making my home look much nicer.

FIRE July Update

This is my month in review post with fresh charts. I talk about, oil purchases, running, a delay on our deck, and hint at some money moves that will be detailed in a further post.