Snow has been on the ground and our constant companion for going on a couple of weeks now and they say more may be on the way. Last week we were snowed in at our house for about 3 days before we could get one of our vehicles dug out and cleared enough to venture... Continue Reading →
I was told by someone recently (almost proudly it seemed) that they get their news from Tik Tok. In full disclosure, I am not a user of Tik Tok so I am going only on my assumptions here, but this claim did not inspire confidence in me as to this person’s news literacy. I am... Continue Reading →
I have only the vaguest concept of what day it is. It is that weird time between Christmas and New Year’s Day when you already don’t have any sense of normalcy or schedule. Add on top of that not having a traditional work schedule as a retiree who now works freelance and Cathie having some... Continue Reading →
One of the simple pleasures I enjoy when traveling is tracking state license plates on my phone. There are several apps available that allow you to track license plates as you encounter them in your travels. I have been tracking state license plates over the last year and I am proud to report that there... Continue Reading →
For several years now I have had a number of odd, ruminative thoughts about colors. How did we get the names of the colors we use each and every day? Was it a single person that named all the colors? Was it Adam and Eve? Was it a committee? Was it put to a vote?... Continue Reading →
If you have spent any time online over the last few years, you have seen firsthand both the wonders and the horrors of even a minimal online presence. The internet and social media have given us access and platforms that were historically reserved for a very select few or those with the resources to push... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write a poem about crazy cat ladies rising up to sway the Presidential election after a candidate makes fun of crazy cat ladies. Poem 1: The Feline Revolution A candidate mocked the cat ladies fair, Not knowing the force he'd unleashed in the air. With whiskers a-twitching and claws unsheathed, The cat army... Continue Reading →
Retiree Report: Lot Adventures Cathie’s mom used to say when something notable happened (typically something negative) that things happened in multiples of threes. I guess you see what you look for but as a family we have had three unfortunate events over the last couple of weeks. Surprisingly, each of these three unfortunate events has... Continue Reading →
Some quick musings on University of Kentucky basketball news around Coach John Calipari leaving and March Madness wrapping up this week. WKYT news anchor: The eclipse may cause cell phones not to work, disrupt traffic, and cause major delays in KY today. John Calipari: Hold my beer. If Billy Donovan says no to Kentucky a... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write a poem about the merits of sensible shoes. Sensible Shoes Forget the stilettos, the teetering plight, The platforms that wobble and cause you a fright. For there's beauty and freedom in sensible shoes, Those trusty companions that see you through. They hug your feet gently, with arch and with pad, No blisters... Continue Reading →
It’s been a little while since I did a retiree update, so I figured it was time to update everyone on my continuing retiree adventures. I have rejoined the workforce in a limited capacity. In January, I began serving as a consulting psychologist with my former employer. I’ve had a few people ask me why... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write a poem about the Absurdity of Lint as Rocket Fuel. Lint: A Cosmic Oddity In the realm of whimsy and peculiar delight, Where dreams take flight in the ebony night, A tale of lint, so seemingly absurd, As rocket fuel, oh, how it soared! In the corner of pockets, a mystical find,... Continue Reading →
Jeff’s Retirement Musings Jan 2024 – Driving Miss Cathie, Dutch Ovens, and New Year Plans It’s been a while since I posted a retirement update, so I figured it was about time to update everyone on my latest adventures and musings. The timing of my retirement has yet again proved timely as Cathie ended up... Continue Reading →
Jeff’s Retiree Adventures – Thanksgiving 2023 Edition It has been a bit since I did an update and several of you have asked when the next installment was coming. Well, here it is. Get ready as this could very well be my last. You will understand in a few minutes. As you may recall, one... Continue Reading →
Retiree Musings – Fall 2023 Edition I am a little late with my latest retirement update. I’ve been out of town for the last few weeks and my schedule and routine have changed a little as a result. Fortune and retirement smiled on us, and I have had the opportunity to stay with my dad... Continue Reading →
Retirement Report 5 (approximate reading time 10 minutes). Most of my opportunities with writing for the last thirty plus years has been rather technical (academic research, clinical reports, policy and procedure manuals) so getting to try my hand at some more creative writing domains has been rather different and has allowed me to have some... Continue Reading →
Retirement Musings Part 4 (12-minute read) I am starting with some observations before I get into my biweekly update on my post retirement adventures. I am continuing to appreciate the new rhythms and timing of retirement. Retirement has reinforced a different approach and appreciation of time on some level. I have struggled with my relationship... Continue Reading →
Retirement Chronicles Part 3 (read time is approximately ten minutes). My retirement adventures and musings continue. I continue to grow peppers and have added Spanish Moss to my growing list of things I am nurturing. We used our first harvest of peppers in Sweet Chili Beef and Pepper Rice Bowls. Cathie bought me the Spanish... Continue Reading →
Jeff’s Retirement Report Round Two The estimated read time for this post is about 6 minutes (requested by JB Penrose). I am approaching one month of being retired and these are my latest musings. I remain busy but have taken up a couple of new pastimes. On a trip to the Morehead Lowe’s with my... Continue Reading →
Jeff's Post Retirement Musings Well I have officially been retired for two weeks now. I thought I would share some of my musings and first impressions of retirement. The first week didn’t really seem like retirement as Cathie and I took a quick trip out of town to celebrate July 4th and my retirement. We... Continue Reading →
In some form or another, I have had a view from a pew for much of my entire life. My biological and spiritual family trees are filled with a seemingly disproportionate number of ministers. I grew up as one of those kids who if the church doors were open for a service or gathering, we... Continue Reading →
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