New York Times front page, Afternoon of January 6, 2021 I lived and worked in Washington, DC for 20 years. My first job there was in the early 1980's at what was then known as the General Accounting Office (it's now called the Government Accountability Office), a part of the legislative branch. I worked as …
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!
Continued Idle Thoughts: Anyone For a Holly Jolly Christmas?!
Santa, self-isolating somewhere in Florida Who says it isn't a normal Christmas? Why just this morning we watched on the news how airports are again teeming with people, ready to travel back home and infect Mom, Dad, Auntie, and Grandpa. 'Tis better to give than receive after all. Health experts suggest getting a covid test …
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Another Covid Delay: A Kitchen Cries for Help
Our "Ghost" Ice I'm big on ignoring tasks. If there was an olympic event for procrastinating, I know I'd win gold. Front door area needs sweeping? Yeah, I'll get to that after there's a vaccine. Some things we have no control over, though. For instance, news reports tell us that hospitals continue to feel an …
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Gratitude 2020 From A-Z: Special Covid Edition
Source: Footwear News What a difference a year makes, eh? A year ago I proudly put the finishing touches on this annual post a day day early, and then promptly spent all of Thanksgiving day wearing elastic sweat bottoms, stuffing myself with food, and watching monochrome only content on TV. Except for indigestion in my …
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Retirement Victory!
Source: PNG Image.net 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. What, this again?! With all that the pandemic has tossed at us this year, I fully admit to ignoring the above blog obligation. I had hoped that it would somehow …
Shhhh!
Source: Shiftgig “It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it.”Maurice Switzer, Mrs. Goose, Her Book All I want to do at the moment is shush people. From listening to public officials to overhearing conversations from complete strangers, I have this …
My Van Gogh Moment: A Covid Cautionary Tale
Source: HobartPulp.com I offer a cautionary tale of sorts today. It's partly about the efforts I am taking to stay safe, but I must also admit to the fact that it speaks to my own sense of thriftiness. I should also mention that that I did seriously contemplate legal action to compensate for pain and …
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Endless Embers
You can blow out a candle, but you can't blow out a fireOnce the flames begin to spread, the wind will blow it higherP. Gabriel, "Biko" Source: Globe Post/AFP It seems there is an inferno everywhere at the moment. Flames are destroying land and property up and down the west coast, as it moves across …
Continued Idle Thoughts: This is NOT Your Grandmother’s Q-Tip!
Source: AP/KSAT Breaking News! Your humble blogger decided to get tested. Yes, after watching for months now all the video images of people having a cotton swab shoved up their nose, I thought I'd like to be featured on the news too. Unfortunately nary a journalist was there to chronicle the event. I'm apparently about …
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Desperately Seeking Stan: Examining My Cell Phone Contacts
Source: Techadvisor.co.uk Someone named Stan is listed in my phone contacts twice. I have one entry for his cell and office numbers, and a second entry with his Hotmail address. I have absolutely zero idea who Stan is. I know these are old entries and not just because I can't remember him. In fairness, I …
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