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You can start over after 40. I’m doing it and I’ll show you how.

My name is Jesse. I’m starting my life over at the age of 40 and I want to help you do the same.

I believe the only way to do this is to develop a self-sufficient, resilient lifestyle that cares for your basic needs and leaves you time to work on your dreams.

I call it “Impractical Homesteading” and I thank you for joining me on this journey.

Recent Writings

I’m coming up on a milestone. I’ll be turning 40 in a few months but I feel like I’m already there. My joints hurt. Loud noises irritate me. Naps are the highlight of my week. I’m somehow crabbier than I used to be. I no longer […]
I’ve attempted a blog numerous times. Most often, I couldn’t get it to look how I wanted. I can edit HTML well-enough, but with the advent of mobile web usage … I’m out of my league. I finally found something worth using. I’ll keep editing and […]