Last night, I rode my bike to a coffee shop near my house. I love it that I can take off on my bike and in a few moments arrive at a few good restaurants, three coffee shops, my dentist, my church, a theatre, my chiropractor, acres of woods with some fun single track biking trails and even to the homes of a few friends.

I pasted the county courthouse that looks like the courthouse in the movie Back to the Future. As I rode, I remembered walking through my neighborhood recently and thinking how much Maryville mirrors fictional towns Mayberry or Mitford (from the book series by Jan Karon). I took some pictures of old historic homes and other sights. If you are interested in seeing them, I’ll gladly post. There are not the caliber of my friend Lynn Freeney but I have a copy of cool shots. Just walking while observing with a keen eye made me grateful for the Rich life I lead.

At the coffee shop, I watched the crescent moon come up over our village as I talked with a new friend who has made it. He has taken a business from a print newsletter written in 1995 and turned it into a business that lets him living the life he always dreamed (a true 4-hours work week guy). I want to do that. I realized how much I yearned for the “Rich life” he had - limitless time with my wife and kids, gratifying non-profit work, more time with extended family and friends, travel experiences to allow my kids to see the world. I want to be in a position to help others at a higher level of commitment as he and his wife do each summer at a camp in Asheville, NC. Some say, just stating your goal moves you toward it. I think it’s a lot more than that but here for the world to see, it’s stated…I want to live right, and live rich.

My friend gave me a gift and one I’ll tell you about but only if 10 people let me know they want to know it. Don’t worry, it’s not Network Marketing, the four spiritual laws, the Law of Attraction, The Secret, or prize in the bottom of the Cracker Jacks. I’ll show you the pictures for free but the gift will cost you something though you won’t have to give either of us money, as there is no money involved. It’s much better than money. I won’t have to kill you if I tell you that they say in the spy movies. You’ll just have to want to know and be willing to share the gift. I’ll show you the pictures for free - just ask. The gift? It’s going to cost you!

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