A proud moment during my post-divorce bachelor period was when I bought a Keurig coffee maker. I was living under a very restrictive budget but had just completed the most difficult part because of tax reasons. Once my accountant gave me the green light, a small bit of cash again began to flow directly to me instead of the government. It … Continue reading A Matter of Taste
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 2014, I have expanded the original scope from financial issues (i.e. pension, retirement savings, social security, divorce, alimony) to discussions of current events, culture, and primarily 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!
Transitioning From Achievement to Ephemeral
An interesting post by another blogger has touched a nerve. She writes of receiving a less than satisfying recognition from her organization in observance of the tenth anniversary of her employment. I can relate to this. While I had my own share of insincere exchanges with management during my own career, what got my attention in her post-- and I … Continue reading Transitioning From Achievement to Ephemeral
Cupid’s Ironic Aim
I am fastening my seat belt for what might be a disappointing Valentine's Day. As I type this early on Saturday morning (Valentine's Day), my wife is in the bedroom sleeping very hard. I could say that a very loud sound is emanating from the room, but she is adamant that she does not snore. Tip O'Neill … Continue reading Cupid’s Ironic Aim
Taking a Taxing Break
Silly me. It would appear that one cannot have a blog draft up and open on the laptop, the dining room table full of tax forms and receipts, and think that I can multi-task with both. I fear if I try, my accountant is going to get one hell of a personal story, and all … Continue reading Taking a Taxing Break
I’ll See If I Can Fit You In
Recently I came across some pocket calendars that I used in the 1990's. It was amazing to look at my life at a glance with doctor appointments, lunch dates, sporting events, and work meetings. There are names of people who I can no longer recall, but with whom I apparently met for lunch on several occasions; … Continue reading I’ll See If I Can Fit You In
Forcin’ the Endorphins
It was nine months ago that we quit our previous gym membership in Oregon shortly before I retired and relocated to Florida. When I last blogged on this topic in November, we were considering using the fitness center at our community's clubhouse. "Fitness Center" is what those second-rate chain hotels call the small, cramped rooms that hold their exercise equipment. Sadly, our little community here … Continue reading Forcin’ the Endorphins
“It’s All a Process”
A wonderful benefit of blogging under the WordPress umbrella is that you get to read the efforts of some very talented writers. When a case of writer's block comes my way, lately an unfortunate weekly occurrence, I am heartened when I can read something by someone else that inspires me. Or it makes me a terrible, plagiarizing copycat -- I'm not sure which. Today … Continue reading “It’s All a Process”
Of Bullies and Brother-in-Laws
Forty two years ago, when I was a scrawny teenager who weighed about 40 pounds less than I do now, I nervously walked the halls of my junior high school to quickly get from one place to another. Whether it was changing classes, standing in the cafeteria line, or meeting my band-playing friends in the … Continue reading Of Bullies and Brother-in-Laws
Indignities
In the last two weeks my wife has been told that she needs to wear a compression sock for a damaged foot, that she has hearing loss in both ears, and that a bone scan has confirmed the early onset of osteoporosis. It comes as a bit of a shell-shock to process all of this in so … Continue reading Indignities
Endearments, Expressions, and Sanctions
When you marry for the second time, you slowly come to realize that you and your spouse each have different frames of reference. Prior to this marriage there was a previous one where words and phrases were used differently. Things were said and joked about in that relationship, and from those moments a different "marital lexicon" of sorts was created. … Continue reading Endearments, Expressions, and Sanctions
Snakes in the Grass 
You must be logged in to post a comment.