Posts on Being Kevin

Living-In-Retirement

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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.

The History and Creation of Christ the Redeemer

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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

Living-In-Brazil-Series-Part1

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Book Review - Atlas Shrugged

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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)

Why I Built an Independent Blog

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to my independent blog.

If you’ve arrived here from my other site, you’ll already know that I write a lot.

If you haven’t, here’s the short version: I’m a retired technology guy who likes writing, learning new things, and occasionally asking questions that turn into much bigger projects than I originally intended.

This site is one of those projects.

I wanted to find out what it would be like to build and run a blog without WordPress.

Our Perfect Date

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I saw you the minute I walked in. The white surrounding your beautiful appearance made you shine against the soft lighting.

I knew I had to have you. What an evening it would be. The slow caress, testing for firmness with just a little jiggle. Some people call it love at first sight. I call it impossible to resist. I could tell a light slap on this Saturday night, and that jiggle would last for hours.

What's a Skill You Consider Basic That Most People Don't Actually Know How to Do?

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What seems like a basic skill to one person can be completely unfamiliar to another. It all depends on experience, culture, and environment.

Coffee With Kevin - Sometimes The Best Reply Is No Reply

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Coffee with Kevin: Sometimes the Best Reply Is No Reply I’ve mentioned before that I’m not much of a fan of social media. I don’t even like the term. I really only pay attention to two platforms. LinkedIn lets me keep up with technology, former coworkers, and occasionally it sends a few readers to my blog. Instagram is mostly for funny videos that make me laugh.

I rarely post on either one because, more often than not, it feels like talking to a wall.