There was never anything I could think of that I was obsessed with. Maybe because of my age and generation, or because my family did not have much extra money for things, I made do with what I had. Also, as noted, I grew up just before computers and computer or video games. I had my sports equipment and spent my time outside playing sports or riding bikes. There was nothing I had to have, and I wasn’t obsessed with doing anything. I was told to go outside and do not come back till it was dark.
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About Kevin, I spent 40 years in FinTech before retiring to
Rio de Janeiro to trade software releases for a front-row seat
to the beautiful absurdity of life in Brazil. This blog is my digital
porch, a place for unpolished commentary on book reviews,
daily gripes, and the random thoughts of a guy who finally has
the time to pay attention. I’m an observant realist with a deep
appreciation for history, a good quote, and the perspective that
only comes after the career ends. I write to stay sharp, to stay
honest, and to keep the conversation going.
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