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 →
Since retiring about a year ago, I have taken on much of the shopping for our household. I actually don’t mind it at all. It gets me out, helps me get my steps in, and allows me to socialize a bit with the natives. As a trained observer of human nature, I have also made... Continue Reading →
Time On My Hands I have been traveling a good bit lately and keep hearing a commercial on the radio asking what you would do if you had an extra hour of time each day. It is an interesting question. The commercial suggests several alternatives that some people might choose. I’d like to say I... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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