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
Tag: Retirement
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
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
Snow, Sleet, and…. Sea Shells
The northeast is bracing for what may or may not be an epic storm hitting them later tonight. News outlets like to use words such as epic, historic, crippling, paralyzing, etc. to maximize the importance of both the event itself and their coverage of it. It's the time of year when local TV stations get to roll out … Continue reading Snow, Sleet, and…. Sea Shells
Chillin’ With Mr. Whipple
Every Sunday afternoon I sit at the dining room table and my wife stifles a smirk as she comes into the vicinity. I no longer look up to see her expression because I can hear the faint, suppressed snort of the unspoken: "Oh look, there he is going at it again. Isn't that just adorable?" But just … Continue reading Chillin’ With Mr. Whipple
The Waiting Room
As a few of my good friends know, I will sometimes do anything to slip in a Genesis reference into my writing (Hi, S). The "Waiting Room" is a song from their iconic album, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. Today, as I waited for Gorgeous in yet another of this week's visits to doctors, … Continue reading The Waiting Room
Snakes in the Grass 
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