Retirement: My Life in Brazil
I’m Kevin. Retired.
What started as a simple hobby has turned into something more intentional: a place where I explore ideas, track what resonates, and refine content based on what actually engages people, not just what gets clicked.
After forty years of software builds, release cycles, and the constant pressure of the next deadline, life now moves at a different pace, measured less by clocks and more by a good espresso, a book, my laptop, and my thoughts.
This isn’t a travel blog or a polished guide to “perfect retirement.” It’s a collection of honest observations, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes sarcastic, occasionally political, but always meant to spark conversation.
Why This Blog Exists
I don’t believe in empty clicks. If you’re here, I’d rather you stay, read, and react. That’s why posts include ratings because honest feedback matters. The goal isn’t just to publish content, but to improve it over time using real input and real data. Retirement gives me something most people don’t have: time. I use it to experiment, analyze, and figure out what actually works.
What You’ll Find Here
The Expat Lens
Not tourist highlights real life. The small daily wins, the cultural friction, and the quiet satisfaction of figuring things out in a new country. Think less postcard, more “pão de queijo.”
Books & Ideas (The Heavy Lifters)
I read to be challenged, not just entertained. Whether it’s deep historical dives or big-picture thinking, I break down what’s worth your time and what isn’t.
The “Retired Guy” Reality
Retirement isn’t just the absence of work; it’s a shift in identity. There’s freedom, but also adjustment. I cover the observations, the gripes, and the unexpected parts no one really talks about.
Weekly Structure
I’ve built a consistent rhythm to keep things focused and engaging:
- Every Day – Daily Prompt
- Monday – Blog of the Week
- Tuesday – Quote of the Week
- Wednesday – Something Random
- Thursday – Gripe of the Week
- Friday – Satire of the Week
- Saturday – Book Reviews / Retirement / Brazil (Food & Places)
- Sunday – Weekly Newsletter + History This Week
Final Thought
This blog is part experiment, part reflection, and part ongoing conversation. Some posts will land. Some won’t. But all of them are built with the same goal: to create something worth reading and worth responding to. If you’ve got an opinion, use the rating system, leave a like, and a comment. I will reply, and if you would like to leave a tip? much appreciated.