I like nice things. Selvedge denim, loopwheeled tees, good teapots, running gear, all of it. That’s not automatically bad., but when one intentional purchase turns into upgrading everything else, that may be a problem.
William Millen
July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
For most of history there was a gap between wanting something and owning it. That gap is where the good decisions happened, and the last twenty-five years have been one long project to delete it.
William Millen
June 26, 2026 · 6 min read
I love not spending money. I also love hobbies. The best combination I have found is building a life around activities that make me happy without constantly pulling money out of my future.
William Millen
June 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Budgeting is useful, but it often shows up too late. This is one of my stories about budgeting's shortcomings.
William Millen
June 14, 2026 · 6 min read