Tag: technology
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Part 11 – My Career at Fidelity Ends – My Only Layoff
Puckmasters Let me start by saying the business didn’t last. But I had a great time and learned a lot. Sometimes we get confused about what failure or success really means. It’s easy to think that if a business closes, it failed. I felt that way at first, but when I looked back at what…
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Random Encounter With A Stranger
The Excerpt “The baseball playoffs were on, and as luck would have it, he was a Yankees fan. So was I. Finding two Yankees fans in one place in New England is like seeing a unicorn. That afternoon, the subject turned to work. I mentioned I was looking; he mentioned he was a Managing Director…
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News Letter Week Of 13-Apr-2026
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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A WordPress Gripe
I have a bit of a gripe about WordPress, and P. J. Gudka mentioned something similar a few weeks ago. I want to talk more about it because these problems seem easy to fix. P.J said that some of her subscribers, or people she subscribed to, had to be added again because WordPress was randomly…
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This Week in History 13-Apr-2026 to 19-Apr-2026 – Key Events, Milestones & Moments
A week where triumph and tragedy collide, April 13–19 reveals defining moments that reshaped the modern world—from the sinking of the Titanic and the rise of Jackie Robinson to Cold War tensions and cultural masterpieces. These events continue to influence how we think about leadership, equality, innovation, and resilience today.
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Texting? IDK It Makes Me SMH
Texting was supposed to save time now it takes a decoder ring to understand lunch plans. When did communication turn into alphabet soup, and why does “LOL” feel more like a reflex than laughter?
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AI Impact – What’s Next Part 4
A Retired Perspective on AI I have had a career in technology. For decades, my world was defined by a single, unwavering North Star: Efficiency. We were the builders. We were the ones who took a messy human process, digitized it, trimmed the fat, and turned a tidy profit for the shareholders. We lived by the logic…
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Book Review: The 1898 Wilmington Coup: How White Supremacists Destroyed a Thriving Multiracial Democracy on American Soil
Book Review: The 1898 Wilmington Coup: How White Supremacists Destroyed a Thriving Multiracial Democracy on American Soil David Zucchino Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Most Americans never learn that the only successful coup d’état in United States history happened not overseas, but right here at home. It didn’t occur in a moment of national collapse or chaos.…
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Part 10 – Fidelity Ends – The Transition and a Break from Technology
Fidelity Ends – The Transition and a Break from Technology Losing a job you love at 43, especially without knowing the reason, is tough. You start to question everything, even when the company was doing well, and my reviews were positive. I had been promoted two years earlier, was a respected team manager, and had…
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Post Of The Week 6-Apr-2026
I chose this post as my favorite of the week for a few reasons. It is historical and has some great information, even though it is a hard subject. Second, it is very detailed and well done. I would also recommend checking out the blog, not just the post, because there are many articles, and…
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News Letter Week Of 06-Apr-2026
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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Where Do I See Myself In 10 Years
At 73, I plan to be a ‘teenager’ with more gray hair and a much better sense of humor. Between surviving long-haul flights and chasing a thousand subscribers, my ten-year plan involves less ‘slowing down’ and more ‘speeding up’ before the curtain falls.
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Book Review – Mark Twain
I didn’t think Mark Twain’s life could fill 1,000 pages—I was wrong. From silver mines in the West to financial ruin and a surprising connection to New Hampshire, Ron Chernow reveals the tragic, vain, and brilliant man behind the white suit.
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A Positive Thing A Family Member Has Done For Me
Retirement isn’t just a number on a balance sheet; sometimes, it’s a gift of trust. After marrying later in life and facing a mountain of educational debt, I thought the dream of retiring early was off the table. Then came a lesson in generosity that changed everything.
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AI Impact – What’s Next Part 3
This post examines key issues impacting the environment, business operations, and the economy. The Significant Footprint of a Virtual World Data centers are no longer simply referred to as “the cloud.” They have evolved into extensive industrial complexes spanning hundreds of acres. Their construction often requires land clearance, disrupting local wildlife and ecosystems. Additionally, these…
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The Avatar Challenge – Spring
The Spring Avatar Challenge for the best blog avatar. Use your creativity; draw, photo, AI to come up with a image for spring.
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A Daily Quote
Let’s stop pretending ‘hard work’ is the only thing standing between you and a Nobel Prize. I could study physics with Richard Feynman until the sun goes down, and I’d still be lost. These ‘we’re all the same’ quotes are nice—they’re also total bullshit.
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Book Review: 1776: The Year the American Revolution Nearly Died — and Was Reborn
Book Review: 1776: The Year the American Revolution Nearly Died — and Was Reborn David McCullough Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Most Americans remember 1776 as the year of the Declaration of Independence — soaring words, bold signatures, and the birth of a nation. But David McCullough’s 1776 insists that the true test of revolution was not…
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Have You Heard Of A PolyMarket?
When does “predicting the future” cross the line into profiting from tragedy? We’ve reached a point where war and human life are being traded like blue-chip stocks. Here’s why the rise of geopolitical betting markets makes me fear we might finally be a lost cause.
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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…