Source: Clker.com So what's in your core? Is it faith? Activism about the environment? Or are you the crunchy-granola type who's passionate about healthy diets? Whoever you are, you no doubt have core convictions on how to live your life. On that score, I say good on you. We're nothing without some strongly-held beliefs. But …
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!
This Cannot Be Our New Normal
Three mass shootings in the U.S. over the last week; thirty five people are dead, all from a semi-automatic weapon. I won't bother you with any long diatribe. I already have Here. Too. Many. Times. Already. Earlier today I contacted the offices of my state's two U.S. senators and congressional representative. I could only get …
I Believe I Said, “SHALL WE GO TO DINNER NOW?!!!!!”
Source: Shakesville.com If you're not careful, having a spouse who's hard of hearing is sort of like being on a permanent first date. There are moments when you both stare at one another, one afraid to admit they can't hear you, and the other too polite to point it out. The key word here is …
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Hiatus Interruptus: “Go Back Where You Came From!”
Source: Becomenomad.com We are not the least bit amused. Even with having to sleep with one eye open on my hammock (those pesky alligators, you know), it's impossible to tune out all of the commotion during this fine, albeit sweltering July. The awful headlines easily found a way to invade my solitude. In my defense, …
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Thursday Doors/Summer Hiatus
I've always enjoyed the many "Thursday Doors" posts from the bloggers I follow, each of whom link to Norm Frampton's blog, the creator of the #ThursdayDoors posts here on WordPress and Twitter. As I embark on another summer blogging break, I thought it might be fun to try my own hand at a 'Doors post. …
Submerged
Source: Artofmanliness.com So how do you handle the daily onslaught? Are you wearing virtual blinders to shield yourself from the barrage of headlines and breaking news? Or are you smarter than me and just know how to look the other way? I happily deluded myself for years that I dodged lots of bullets by not …
The Continuing Wabi Sabi Adventure
I'm a dreamboat, amn't I?! You can dress me up and take me out. I'm sitting in the above picture on the exact sofa, right down to fabric and color, which we recently ordered for our living room. After spending hours poring over an incalculable number of style and sample books, we ended up choosing …
Glass Warfare
The polarization out there just never ends, does it? Blue states/red states, global warming, gun control, Affordable Care Act, etc. On any given day I'm either laser-focused on some of these issues, or I'm figuratively wearing blinders and earplugs to ignore the madness. One needs to find a healthy balance especially as another election season approaches. …
Don’t Laugh It’s Paid For
That's my car, Milton "Miltie" Matrix in the above picture. He got into what we politely call a "fender bender" at a nearby shopping center. I had just picked up some Chinese food for lunch and promptly backed him into another car that was pulling out behind me at the same moment. The other driver …
Desert Neutrality
Note: this post is my maiden attempt in using the new WordPress "Gutenberg" editor. It's a wild and woolly ride to say the least. Please fasten your seatbelt... When my sibs and I were all growing up back in the sixties, we enjoyed watching all of the Smothers Brothers comedy routines on TV. In particular, …
