Being Kevin: The Weekly Dispatch
Tech, Books, and the Beautiful Absurdity of Life in Brazil
From the Beach In Rio
After 40 years in FinTech, I’ve traded software releases for a front-row seat to the organized chaos of Rio de Janeiro. This newsletter is my digital porch a place for unpolished commentary, historical deep-dives, and the random thoughts of a guy who finally has the time to pay attention. I write to stay sharp, stay honest, and keep the conversation going.
The Weekly Lineup I try to work in
I’m a systematic guy by nature, so I’m bringing some structure to the chaos. Here is what you can expect in your inbox:
- Daily Prompt
- Satire
- Quotes
- Gripes (Kind of my favorite)
- History
- Culture Brazil/food/places
New Items
- I posted this past week what my blog data review looked like. Since WordPress can be a bit strange to work with, I installed Google Analytics to take a closer look. I see a learning curve here, but I like what I am seeing so far. I will share what I find in the future.
- I have reworked both my home and about pages. They needed a rewrite.
- Thanks for the reviews of my posts. Much appreciated. If you find a post that needs improvement, please let me know.
My Blog Posts Of The Week
- See the full list of Winning Weekly Posts here: blog-of-the-week
Don’t Forget the 2026 World Cup Picks – Cast Your Vote
Currently Reading
- Benjamin Franklin: An American Life – Walter Isacsson
A Line From An Episode Of Seinfeld
- Have you ever heard of shrinkage?
An Aphorism Of The Week
- Fashion is the struggle of fitting thick intentions into thin trousers.
Last week’s activity
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