Jul 31, 2026
Cam Marston bought an electric bike last weekend, and this morning he rode it to his writing spot without pedaling once. He calls it the best commute of his life — and that's exactly what's got him worried. Here's Cam.
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I got an electric bike last weekend. I had ridden my brother in laws a year ago...
Jul 24, 2026
Cam Marston has been digging into what makes retirement happy — and it turns out, part of the answer is that spouses need a break from each other. Here's Cam...
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My work continues to lead me deeper into retirement studies. My small team and I are creating a non-financial retirement assessment that anyone can take...
Jul 17, 2026
The World Cup has taken over America this summer — and it's brought more than just soccer. It's brought raccoons drinking gin.
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The World Cup sure has been wonderful to watch. I’ve loved all of it, though I’d be hard pressed to clearly explain offsides. The broadcasters show replays of goals that have been...
Jul 10, 2026
Cam Marston has a confession today — eighteen months ago, he and his wife made a pact to declutter their house for good. Here's why it didn't survive contact with a U-Haul trailer.
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About eighteen months ago, my wife and I made a deal in a hotel room overlooking the Atlantic. We called it the Fort Lauderdale...
Jul 3, 2026
This week's Keepin' It Real comes from a place of real pain. Cam Marston reflects on the loss of two young men from his community, and a grief he says words can't quite reach.
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“There are no words” is an expression often used to truly describe deep grief. It’s a feeling in your gut, your stomach,...