I’m a level-headed, responsible person. At least I was before I hit midlife - or midlife hit me, I’m not sure which. I figured out in my early 20s after a series of dead-end, crummy-paying jobs
5 Hallmarks of an Opportunity Desert
What is an opportunity desert? And what are the 5 hallmarks of one? An opportunity desert is a community that offers little to no opportunity. When you’re looking for a new place to live, the lure
7 Life Lessons from a House Fire
What can life threatening situations teach us? I explore just that in this article, which shares 7 life lessons from a house fire along with how you can apply these lessons to your search for a new
7 Outlying States and Territories of the U.S.
If living off the United States mainland appeals to you, you’ll find a variety of places to explore in the 7 outlying states and territories of the U.S. This article – the second in a two-part
5 Outermost Provinces and Territories of Canada
Are you drawn to the outer limits? Whether you dream about living in the remote wilderness or on an island, the U.S. and Canada are home to many places where you can live off the beaten path. This
How to Avoid a Boomerang U.S.-to-Canada Move
Have you ever considered a U.S.-to-Canada move? That’s exactly what Mina and Trevor (not their real names) did when they quit their soul-crushing 9-5 jobs, downsized, sold their condo, and moved