I love watching rockets. I’ve been a space fan since I was a kid – watching the Apollo missions and the development of the Space Shuttles. I frequently drive from our place in Celebration FL to the Space Coast to watch launches. It’s about an hour each way for only a few minutes of excitement. I was there in April for the Artemis II moonshot. … Continue reading Seeing Stars in SpaceX?
Summertime is fun time, with a lot of activities. In addition to biking, pickleball, tennis, hiking, and walking the dog – I’ve added more golf into the mix this year. That’s fine pretty well, but I’ve had some muscle soreness and back pains adjusting from my Winter activity levels. You can see from the chart below how much my exercise minutes (activity > 100 bpm) … Continue reading Getting Going For Summer …
My son and I were talking about saving & investing and I’m proud that he is a good saver. I know that definitively because I ran across this chart in a news story (I forget where). It gives a good look at net worth by age with 5 year age brackets. I think it’s good for young people to see what others are saving. We … Continue reading Net Worth By Age
We had a lovely Mother’s Day yesterday with my Mom and 2 of my 3 brothers. Our son & his girlfriend also came over, so there was 8 of us for a nice brunch. The flowering crabapple trees in our neighborhood were in full bloom to mark the occasion. It is so nice to get family together. In addition to Mother’s Day, we went on … Continue reading Keep Your Friends & Family Close
“Learning New Things” has been a theme in these pages over the last month. Over the last week, I decided to add something else to the list … hitting a golf ball effectively. I used to golf a couple times a month when I was working. I golfed the last Friday of the month with my brothers and our Dad – and usually another day … Continue reading Driving Into 2026
Thoughtful reader, Klaus, suggested adding “learn something new” to the list of Cyber Advice for Sixty, that I posted last week. I think that’s a terrific idea, so I wondered what kinds of things do people want to learn at this age? It’s obviously a very personal choice, but there must be some commonalities. With the modern miracle of AI, it’s easy to query every … Continue reading What Do Retirees Want to Learn?
I’m having a milestone birthday this month – 60 years old. Turning 60 – after enjoying a full decade of early retirement – feels like a bigger milestone than other birthdays. After all, 60 is the age that many people retire, including my Father and Father-In-Law. It feels like the “early” part of our retirement is now over, but I still have a lot of … Continue reading Cyber Advice at Sixty
We’re off on a patriotic trip this weekend to Washington DC … We’ll be in the Nation’s Capital for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. The National Mall’s Tidal Basin & Potomac Park will be lit up with the bright pink flowers of 3,700+ Japanese Yoshino & Kwanzan Cherry Trees. They were a diplomatic gift of the nation of Japan in 1912 & 1965. An additional … Continue reading Springing Into America 250
“What are unmistakeable signs that someone is genuinely doing well in life?” is a question someone recently posted on Facebook. I was pleased to see that it sparked a wave of thoughtful, heartfelt responses. Commenters largely steered away from flashy markers like wealth or status, focusing instead on inner peace, contentment, gratitude, and simple blessings—classic reminders that true success often looks quiet and unpretentious. The … Continue reading Unmistakable Signs
Auto repairs – YIKES! Our Florida SUV has been in the shop three times over the last couple weeks for repairs. We got the oil & filter changed, the air conditioner charged, new tires, and this Wednesday it will be back in the shop for a new headlight. Our car still looks nice, but the repairs have been pretty costly. All together we will have … Continue reading Parts, Not Labor
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