Living the Dream Series


Living the Dream: Planetwalker John Francis

by Edna Rienzi   |   September 19, 2013

John Francis gave up motorized transportation for 22 years. His next journey? Public service and teaching others.


Living the Dream: Wall Street Defector Sam Polk

by Edna Rienzi   |   August 4, 2013

At age 30, former hedge fund trader Sam Polk walked away from Wall Street to start a new life of volunteerism and personal growth.


Living the Dream: Howard and Marika Stone – Too Young to Retire

by Edna Rienzi   |   July 8, 2013

A Florida couple advocates an alternative vision of the post-midlife years, providing ideas and advice about meaningful work and community engagement.


Living the Dream: Montana Homesteader Ashley Browning

by Edna Rienzi   |   June 17, 2013

Ashley Browning and her family recently relocated to a farm in Montana, where they aim to live a life focused on production, rather than consumption.


Living the Dream: Ashley Whittenberger of Cosmic Acres

by Edna Rienzi   |   May 6, 2013

A few years ago, Ashley Whittenberger decided to trade in her “mainstream McMansion on a half-acre of manicured hell" for a life of freedom and creativity.


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