Wealth Projection

Compound Interest is an incredible thing when you have time on your side. I'm about to have a 16 year old at home. Do you think if I show him this and pledge to get his money invested in a lost cost ETF he would put 65 per

Bitcoin Mining - Update

6 Months Update I've been running the BitAxe for 6 months now. It's still ticking along It's averaging 1.2 Th and you can see the natural fluctuation of the basement temperature in this graph. And difficulty which is an indicator of how '

Time Capsule - Sort Of

I found a note written to myself nearly 20 years ago.

Ski Getaway

A March ski getaway in a quaint Quebec Ski hill. Definitely worth a visit.

Bitcoin Supply

This month the Bitcoin circulating supply hit 20 Million. That's 20 million of a total supply of 21 million. As Bitcoin continues to catch on the number of new coins being generated will be steadily declining....forever. The coin generation can be defined with a Sigma notation. Mathematically

Hiking Fare

A couple of simple and cheap dehydrated options for the trail. Simple Couscous Ingredients: 1 cup couscous 1 tsp curry powder 1 cube vegetable bouillon 1/4 cup dehydrated red and green peppers 4-5 diced sundried tomatoes 1/4 cup pistachios 1 ½ cups water Directions: I get the sundried tomatoes

New Years

An obligatory new years post. While I managed to rest my mind and body over the holidays this year the first week of January is used as a time for reflection. I was so relaxed that January 3rd snuck up on me. The 3rd marks Bitcoin's 17th anniversary.

End of Year Thoughts

Some year end ramblings and quotes. Have a great 2026 everyone and take some time to reflect.

Holidays

A nostalgic reminder of the values of Christmas and the holiday season. I hope everyone can find their happiness this time of year.

Fuel Dilemma: How Much is Too Much?

How much fuel is enough? A hard look at our fuel consumption.

That's a Wrap

Fall has arrived and with the colors in the trees, it is also time for boats to go into hibernation. We had a fantastic season on the river. The boys did a ton of dinghy sailing and John was able to join me for every race on the SeaRenity. Reviewing

Hiking The Wild Pukaskwa Coastal Trail

A 5 day journey along the rugged coast of Lake Superior

Returning to Pukaskwa

As a young boy we visited Pukaskwa National Park one summer on a quintessential family road trip. My parents had rented an RV and we stopped at these remote parks along the Trans Canada. We pulled into the Puk for a one night stay. Once setup we headed down to

Hiking

Charleston Lake Hiking

A family trip at Charleston Provincial Park around the Tallow Rock Trail

The 'Now' Page

Inspired by Derek Sivers, who runs a terrific personal website at Sivers.com, I've created a Now section. Where people can see what things I'm currently working on and interested in. What Am I Up To Now?

Comfort is Overrated

I saw this quote today and it resonated: Comfort is overrated. I want to regret the day and then tell everyone how fun it was. There is something to this. Sometimes I find myself saying yes to something that is probably not going to be fun. Maybe it's

Bitcoin Pizza Day

Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day

Blockchain

We hear the word blockchain thrown around and it can be an abstract idea. A chain of blocks, there should be a better description. Even if you understand the idea, it can feel theoretical. Here are some ways to interact with the Blockchain that are worth exploring: Bitfeed Visualizer -

Another Day on Marketplace

It began innocently as these things do, I saw an old fire hydrant for sale on Marketplace and was immediately attracted to it. It was a unique lawn decoration and although Juno has never shown an affinity for urinating on them, she likes to stop and sniff hydrants whenever possible.

A taste of Spring

Ah, tulips. To the untrained eye, they might just be another pretty flower, but to me, they are a marvel. Every spring, these botanical wonders signal not only the onset of warmer weather but also the commencement of the sailing season. Each fall, I see the bulbs at the garden

Dog

Dog and Wellness

I'm a recent dog convert. Growing up I think every kid wanted a dog. In my house the response was always the same - too much work, too much of a commitment, too much money. I never did wear my parents down. Back then I also begged them

Carbon Tax

Politicians can be so frustrating and I try not to get emotionally involved but....this week the Carbon Tax went away. I'm blissfully unaware when the carbon tax first appeared on the scene. I'm even less certain what it was trying to accomplish. Have us pay

A Pet Peeve

I like trying new recipes and while the internet is great for uncovering new ideas, my pet peeve is having to scroll all the way to the bottom of a page to get the ingredients and quantities. Why isn't it the first thing I see? I don'

Welcome Home

ChrisSivers.com is finally mine. I remember getting the internet at home in the 90's. The dial up modems and battle with siblings over phoneline use. I've been living through the adoption all these years and finally got my act together to set up a personal