The leaves are pretty much done falling now on this last day of November- I’ve blown them off or raked them thrice already with one more effort to go. Until two days ago we had vacant lots on both sides of the house to dispose of leaves, etc., but we’re now down to one vacant Continue reading
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#97 – Teaching Critical Thought
(In researching this subject, I found so much interesting content on teaching critical thought…here’s my best effort in trying to summarize it.) Teaching Critical Thought. While addressing a different subject, US Naval Academy’s Academic Dean Dr. Samara Firebaugh recently came up with a relevant quote. When talking about how the Academy incorporates new technology into Continue reading
#96 – On Critical Thinking
Been meaning to put something out on this subject for some time. It was more challenging than expected. Thought- critical or otherwise- is a developmental process behind what drives local, regional, national and global activities. And thought drives dialogue (at least one would hope, although evidence shows there is plenty of dialogue lacking any thought). Continue reading
#95 – Revised Retirement Resources
(This is a major revision of post #68, titled “Retirement Resources”, which started out with just a few useful websites on retirement subjects. It didn’t address any of the retirement-themed podcasts or books I’ve consumed over the past four years, so now I’m going to try and make a manageable list of my preferred resources Continue reading
#94 – More Than Enough
Just finished Mike Piper’s book titled More Than Enough which touches on many other retirement life blog themes- challenges in switching from saving to spending, living with purpose, giving while still alive, and other related topics. The author highlights the trend where so many retirees go the extra mile to ensure they have enough resources Continue reading
#93 – America’s “Best Idea”
I normally avoid anything that hints of politics in this blog…unless it promotes a wholly positive perspective. In this case I may have stumbled across such a source. Tell me if I’m wrong. Antonette Bowman, a research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD.org) posted an article titled, “The Surprising National Security Role Continue reading
#92 – Taking Care of Parents
(I would be a thoughtless, uncaring uncle if I didn’t start this blog post without acknowledging today- Saturday, June 22, 2024- as the most important day of my niece Samantha’s life- God bless you and Connor as you begin your life together in marriage!) One thing the American media seems to feel obligated to do Continue reading
#91 – Landscaping
This is one of those subjects for which you have a passion….or not. I am not a landscape expert, but after 40 plus years of yard care experience, I’ve made more than my share of mistakes and have learned at least a small handful of lessons. Besides, one of the purposes of this blog is Continue reading
#90 – Lifelong Learning: Initial Thoughts
My son is closing in on completing his formal, school-centric education after 25 consecutive years in the classroom and/or research lab. I anticipate that from now on his lifetime learning trajectory will be fueled primarily through less formal means during his workforce years and beyond (not that the informal learning was lacking during these past Continue reading
#89 – Untitled
One thing I learned these first few years of retirement (notwithstanding the occasional return to full-time work) is that changes have occurred in the things that bring me joy. OK, that may sound obvious, but these changes can come as a surprise- even if you had thought through what was going to fill your days Continue reading