Tag: Life & Aging
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Part 9 – Fidelity Boston to Fidelity Merrimack, New Hampshire
Fidelity Boston to Fidelity Merrimack, New Hampshire I spent two years working at Fidelity in Boston, and it turned out to be a great experience. At first, I was concerned about the long commute, city traffic, and having to wear a suit every day. Things improved when the company switched to business casual, but it…
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Books I Could Read Again
Actually, there are a few, but two go right to the top, both by John Steinbeck. You can see the reviews here. They are “The Grapes of Wrath” and “Of Mice and Men.” Both are tremendous books with superb storytelling. I could not put them down. I think I read both in 2 maybe three…
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Newsletter The Week Of 30-March
Being Kevin: Weekly Newsletter from Rio BeingKevin Tech, books, musings, Retirement, and Life in Brazil 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…
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The Main Character In A Book
I would be Robert Langdon from the series of seven books. The Da Vinci Code was the first. He was a great protagonist and problem-solver, and he went all over the world and saw some cool sights. The books were awesome, and all the story lines were great. The character was well thought out and…
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Gripe – Streaming Services
Let me be clear: the technology is not the problem. Streaming is a miracle. I can watch anything, anytime, on any device if I want to. No, this is not about the technology. This is a full, unfiltered complaint about the people running these streaming services, and I want it on the record. I remember…
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Pets
Pets get a broad category, and I love all animals, in many ways more than people. However, for me, a pet is really a dog or a cat. These are pets you can pet, take out to play, and go for walks with, and you get a genuine connection because they live for years. They…
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AI Impact – What’s Next Part 2
Ok, so AI is here, what are you going to do about it? This is a follow-up to my previous post. Part 1 – What is AI AI is here, and it is not waiting for anyone to feel ready. The question is not whether it will affect your life; it already is. The question…
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The War Prayer Mark Twain
“O Lord our God, help us to tear their soldiers to bloody shreds with our shells; help us to cover their smiling fields with the pale forms of their patriot dead; help us to drown the thunder of the guns with the shrieks of their wounded, writhing in pain; help us to lay waste their…
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Easter Special – The Revised 10 Commandments. Moses, Pharaoh, and Trump
The Exodus: A Very Tremendous Negotiation Our story takes place in the desert just after Pharaoh’s soldiers dumped Moses into the wasteland. Moses is seen staggering through the dunes, swatting at sand fleas and cursing the heat. It’s humiliating; he doesn’t even have his traditional Brazilian Havaianas, just some cheap, Egyptian-imitation flip-flops that are giving…