Jun 7On Losing My MotherThe Elephant in the Room Let’s start by dealing with the elephant in the room — namely death. In the case of my mother, death was both peaceful and merciful. Thankfully, she passed in her sleep, early one morning. That’s the type of exit from this world that so many of us can only dream…Grief8 min read
Feb 133 Apps In My Lifelong Learning StrategyI am a dedicated lifelong learner. Learning is a part of my day-to-day routine, and I consume topic-oriented content via audio, video, and reading throughout my day. How I Pick My Subjects Generally, I pick a few core concepts and then mind map their adjacent topics to give me a broader subject base and scope…Lifelong Learning4 min read
Jan 8My Arcade Pocket Galaga ReviewI recently purchased the My Arcade Galaga pocket gaming machine. It not only features one of my favorite classic video games of all time, Galaga, but it also packs in its predecessor Galaxian and Xevious. I can’t tell you how many quarters I have spent playing the original arcade machines…Retrogames3 min read
Dec 12, 2021Florida :: From Rear-View Mirror Melancholy to Unexpectedly ComfortableFlorida is a land of surprising contrasts. There’s the beaches that draw tourists from around the world, swamps and alligators, of course, but there’s also desert-like sections, cattle ranches and a diverse offering of flora and fauna. There’s people pushing against the norms with the passion of youth, and a…Reflections4 min read
Nov 8, 2021Random Lessons From My 51st YearI just recently had a birthday, and I thought I’d jot down a few of the things I learned last year, in no particular order. Your mileage and paranoia may vary, of course, but perhaps some of this will make sense, spark something or help you in a time of…Lessons Learned2 min read
Oct 28, 2021Anbernic RG351M Review for Retro-GamingI recently purchased an Anbernic RG351M (the aluminum version of the plastic RG351P with built-in WiFi) Retro Gaming Handheld from Amazon. I am a frequent consumer of retro games and I especially enjoy spending some time playing old arcade and console games. As such, this retro handheld has come highly…Retro Gaming4 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jul 29, 2021Monarchs, Milkweed and YouHabitat Needs The Monarch butterfly is a beautiful and important species of North American butterflies. The monarchs migrate to Mexico each winter, where they overwinter in the mountains at elevations above 3,000 feet. In spring, they return northward on their way back home. Milkweed and flowering plants are needed for monarch habitat…Butterfly2 min read
Nov 18, 2020The Execution SpectrumToday, I want to discuss an idea that I call the Execution Spectrum. The spectrum spans the difference between the wantrepreneur and the obsessed maker, with the entrepreneur in the middle. …Entrepreneurship4 min read
Nov 12, 2020Living As A Part-Time ArubanI have lived part-time in Aruba, as an occasional expat for over fiteen years. Before the pandemic, travel to the island was easy, efficient and comfortable. I expect that shortly after the vaccines are commonly available, it will return to the same ease and comfort. As a comparison, when I…Aruba4 min read
Aug 31, 2020Why Aruba Is The Happiest IslandSure, we’ve all heard the tag line about Aruba, the One Happy Island, but why, pray tell, is it the happiest island in the Caribbean? Is the legend really true? Let’s unpack a bit of the mystery and see what you think. The Beginning of Happiness In Aruba, happiness begins…Aruba4 min read