Archive - Retired Techie

Travel Is Not What It Used To Be

5 shifts in perspective since retiring

May 17 •

Decluttering by “Dropbox Shopping”

Flipping the script by forcing ourselves to “buy” our old stuff

May 11 •

Advice for a fresh, early retiree

Navigating life’s journeys on your own without the vessels of work or school

May 7 •

Today's vocabulary word - Alexithymia

"I'm not crazy, my reality is just different than yours."

May 4 •

April 2025

Retiring to Arizona?

“In Arizona, they salt micheladas, not sidewalks.”

Apr 27 •

Cybersecurity Leaders are Staying in the Shadows

The industry remains silent as the Trump administration attacks its security professionals

Apr 25 •

Using my freedom of speech

"Without debate, without criticism, no administration and no country can succeed—and no republic can survive."

Apr 16 •

What keeps me up at night?

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.”

Apr 13 •

What really bugs me about the tariff situation

“Justice is the first virtue of social institutions.”

Apr 11 •

More clarity in communication

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”

Apr 7 •

"Quick Hits” on Provocative Topics - April 2, 2025

“Self-exploration through varied interests leads to a deeper understanding of who you are.”

Apr 2 •

March 2025

Commenting on NYTimes Retirement Coverage

"There is no greater joy than seeing your thoughts reflected in the world around you."

Mar 30 •

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