Life in Retirement - Trading the Grind for the Good Life

I recently stumbled upon an article in my news feed—a psychological deep dive into retirement, featuring a fellow my age who was feeling a bit, well, lost. The article laid out ten surprises that “hit hard” in retirement. After reading it, I realized I relate to almost none of it! So, I thought I’d share my own perspective on adapting to and absolutely loving this new phase, keeping the spirit of slowing down but with a good dose of fun.

Standing Tall Over Rio: The History and Creation of Christ the Redeemer

I can see this statue from how apartment. It is several miles away and you can still make it out very clearly. It truly does look out over the city. I have been too it twice and it is always amazing to see.

It sit at the top of Corcovado Mountain, and then onto of a pedestal they built for the statue. Christ the Redeemer is one of the wonders of the word and it is known all over the world

Life in Brazil

After 62 years in the United States, I’ve made the leap to Brazil. Moving here has been a huge change, and I thought it would be fun to share some of my experiences in a multi‑part series. My goal isn’t just to say “the beaches are gorgeous” or “the food is incredible” (though both are absolutely true and deserve their own posts). Instead, I want to paint a picture of what daily life feels like, what you can expect, and how I found myself here.

Atlas Shrugged: A Brutally Honest Review of Ayn Rand’s 1,098-Page Novel

I can scarcely believe what I just read.

Tearing through all 1,098 pages of Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged was less of a literary journey and more of a personal endurance test. And let me be clear: the only reason I crossed the finish line was the sunk cost of having purchased the book.

This is, hands down, one of the most frustrating and poorly executed novels I have ever encountered.

Today’s News Roundup: Iran, Anthropic, Markets, Floods and a New King in Norway

This Day in History: August 28 Has a Habit of Making History

Some dates seem to collect history. August 28 is one of them.

On August 28, 1963, roughly 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The demonstration brought together civil rights, labor, religious and political organizations demanding federal action on racial equality and economic opportunity. The event culminated at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. The National Archives describes the march as one of the largest demonstrations for human rights in American history and notes that its organizers met with President John F. Kennedy afterward. (National Archives)