Carefree on Miami Beach, 6/26/2020 Source: NY Post “As we stand here today, all 50 states and territories across the country are opening up, and safely and responsibly."Vice Président Pence, June 26, 2020 Bars here in Florida are closing yet again. Darn the luck. I hadn't actually gotten to one yet, but sitting amongst some …
Author: snakesinthegrass2014
This is a blog ostensibly about my taking early retirement after a 30+ year career as a law librarian. Since starting the blog in November of 2014, I have expanded the original scope from financial issues (i.e. pension, social security, 401(k), divorce, alimony) to discussions of politics, current events, music, and mostly life's comical ironies.
I always try to return the focus to those serious issues that are germain to seniors, but my strong need for displays of irreverence and imbecility are often more dominant. So do join me as I encounter the highs, lows, pitfalls, and other challenges that will present themselves as we settle early into what I'm still told are the GOLDEN YEARS.
Your comments are not only welcomed but encouraged. Thanks for stopping by!
Part-Time Job Return: Sartorially Awkward Anyone?
Ah, yes. The pursuit of the almighty dollar. Even your humble blogger, a progressively-leaning, socially distant, chardonnay-swilling, Dr. Fauci-loving, and about whom the six of you out there know and love: yes, me! I too couldn't resist the opportunity join the rest of the maddening crowd and dip my toes back into the 'ol workplace. …
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Running From The Noise
Paid license via: Gograph.com Earlier this week, the president declared war on Twitter over their new (some might say long overdue) policy of fact-checking his tweets for accuracy and content. Two nights ago, after Mr. Trump admonished those in the street protesting the murder of George Floyd, Twitter flagged his tweet because it violated the …
Continued Idle Thoughts: Raising Spirits and Eyebrows
(With respectful apologies to blogger Leslie at Praying for Eyebrowz) Funny, the hair stylist makes this look so easy each time..." Barber shops are now open here, but I remain resolute that I will steer clear of such perilous primp. I am, however, noticing that the 'ol eyebrows are taking a frightful turn towards Leonid …
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On Medical Visits: My Dentist Forgot to Social Distance
Source: Clipartix.com So what's considered a luxury vs. a necessity at the moment? I haven't gotten a haircut in about eight weeks. Unlike those freewheeling cats up in Georgia, Florida remains, ahem, cautious, and is keeping its salons and barber shops closed for the moment. I certainly could use a good shearing, but I admit …
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Continued Idle Thoughts: “I Don’t Know, What Do You Want to Do?”
Keep moving, folks. Nothing to see here... As the days begin to blend together, I feel a strong kinship now to Violet, the Dowager Countess of Downton. What's a weekend? Someone on social media recently asked, "What Do You Miss?" Nearly all of the comments from people were endearing: getting together with friends, hugging relatives, …
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I Gotta Right to Sing The Blues
Screen shot of S&P 500 via Google 4/15/2020 Bylaw 1.7(a)(4-3) of this blog's charter states... 'A topical post relevant to retirement must be published at least three times a year.' "Seriously?! You're really going to take your readers THERE? You could also write about the virtues of removing impacted wisdom teeth; people are about as …
Continued Idle Thoughts: Come Pray With Us in Florida!
River at Tampa Bay Church Source: Tampa Bay Times After resisting earlier calls to enact a stay-at-home order, the governor here in Florida finally issued one earlier this week. It mirrors those of other states, allowing citizens to go out to grocery stores, visit a healthcare provider, fill up a car at a gas station, …
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Pens, Papers, and Stamps: Voices From the Past
'Tis true, bloggers inspire other bloggers. Or maybe I'm just a Milton Berle archetype of the blogosphere, stealing an idea and calling it my own. I'll let you decide. Blogger Deb at the Widow Badass Blog recently posted about finding old cards and notes in her "Happiness Box." After reading that, my mind immediately went …
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Idle Thoughts As We All Remain on Idle…
Source: Gamecareerguide.net With our gym closed, I've taken to aerobic walking around our condo development each morning. I keep seeing the same people at the same times, and it reminds me of working full time again. It's like saying hi to Barry from accounting six times a day as we pass one another in office …
