I did my first podcast interview. It's over at Millionaires Unveiled , just follow the link. (lucky number 24). Keep in mind I was just getting over a cold, I sound a little nasally. Between this interview, my personal backstory,and various other little bits and pieces of me available in this blog, a pretty complete picture of … Continue reading I’m Out there Jerry!
Personal story
To Blog Or Not To Blog
Why I really decided to start a Blog. I have 4 real reasons why I started this blog listed below and one fakish reason I usually tell when asked. The disingenuous one is that it keeps me motivated/honest with myself on my quest for FIRE. I have seen that reason floating around the blogosphere plenty. … Continue reading To Blog Or Not To Blog
Why The LAW?
Law - Here at last I found the juxtaposition of my various strengths and interests. Some combination of juvenile traits, stubbornness, machismo, vanity, had a legal education as third on my list behind the military and politics. Fate is a funny thing. I have always had a head for unorthodox thinking and a deep seeded … Continue reading Why The LAW?
Mos Maiorum
I was living what the Romans called Mos Maiorum or 'The Way of Our Ancestors'. To be a good citizen meant a career, or at least in my case, a stint in the Military, Politics, and the Law or Civil Service. "No-one could be so unimaginative, so intellectually idle that he would not be fascinated to know how … Continue reading Mos Maiorum
Weddings are for Suckers
I read a depressing stat today on CNN; The average cost of a wedding was $33,391 last year. This is according to The Knot's Real Weddings study. Every 6 months or so, my wife and I high five each other and reaffirm that NOT having a wedding was one of the best ideas we ever … Continue reading Weddings are for Suckers