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 …
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!
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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Swimming Upstream
Source: Daily Mail Blogger's Warning: For readers under the age of 55, the latter half of this post will induce an unsustained rolling of the eyes, coupled with indiscriminate outbursts of "Dude, seriously?" Caution is advised. So... ... been to that neighborhood bar for quiz night lately? How about that favorite Italian bistro of yours …
Hmmm… Grocery Store or the Magic Kingdom?
Sources: Globest BayNews9 Oh, the choices, the choices. As I write this, plans are all set re-open Disney World this weekend. This is happening as Florida is suffering from an increase in COVID-19 infections. As you might recall, our state was one of the early pioneers to re-open its economy back in late April. While …
Last Call!
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 …
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 …
