Hi, I'm Andrew.

I write about my never-ending attempt to make the most of this life through the lenses of money, craft, and creative fulfillment. My writing falls into a few broad types of content, which you can browse below. Alternatively, browse by latest here.

Articles

Long-form content with a refined perspective that's been edited before publication, including legacy blog posts ported from the 1.0 inception of this website.
Dec 30, 2018
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2018 into 2019: Reflections After a 13-Month Mini-Retirement

In October of 2018, I returned to work after taking just over a year off. Here's what's on my mind as I re-enter the world of work.
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Jun 30, 2018
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Money and Marriage: It Doesn't Have to be a Toxic Trap

For couples, a healthy financial relationship is the bedrock for a thriving life.
MoneyLife Lessons
May 29, 2018
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Can you mix friendship and finances?

Jaime (from Keep Thrifty) and I explore our thoughts on the impacts money can have on our relationships.
Money
May 1, 2018
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Accidental downsizing: One year later

When Annelise and I downsized our lives, we saw first-hand just how wasteful we can be...even after years of making more intentional decisions about what to bring into our lives.
Life Lessons

Notes

Writing at various levels of quality, around ideas at various stages of development and clarity (from raw thinking to more fleshed out).
Aug 30, 2026
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Introducing idea growth stages

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Jun 4, 2026
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The experience I aim to create on this site

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Now updates

Check-ins for what I’m working on, what I’m reading and/or listening to, big questions I’m pondering, and general life updates...whenever I feel inclined to post. Most recent:

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(someday maybe) Retro-style feed of interesting and/or thought-provoking things I stumble upon, kinda like the early days of social media (before our eyes succumbed to algorithms pumping Zuck's pockets). Look elsewhere for cheap/hot takes, alarmist bias, and/or rage bait.