Author Archives: Alec

Habits

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Alec

I previously wrote a blog post about wanting to develop some good new habits, and buying several phone apps to help track those habits. I promised that I would review and write about the different apps. Well, I’ve done that. … Continue reading →

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Wasting time on the Web

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Alec

I spend far too much time reading interesting articles on the Web. The current moment can be so boring. I mean, nothing is happening, and my mind needs to be occupied. If left to itself my mind ruminates, which is never … Continue reading →

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Contented Boredom and Eating

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Alec

“Rather, he found himself inhabiting the vast, empty plateau where most people live, between boredom and contentment.” – Beautiful Ruins, by Jess Walter In June I rode Ride the Rockies and Bicycle Tour of Colorado. One of my friends on … Continue reading →

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Comparisons and Yardsticks

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Alec

I like to do things, especially difficult physical things. But I try not to compare myself to others. That’s a dangerous game that can lead to disappointment, frustration, and unhappiness, a lesson I learned long ago. But it’s difficult to … Continue reading →

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Engaged with the World

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Alec

The reason she didn’t like it here (Grand Cayman), he finally understood, was that she needed to remain engaged with the world.  — The Silent Oligarch, by Chris Morgan Jones, page 200. I’m starting to agree. It’s now been just … Continue reading →

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Making God Laugh

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Alec

“If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” – Woody Allen Before I quit my job (I’m not quite ready to say retired) I thought that having much more time on my hands meant that I … Continue reading →

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You Will Never Be Able To Retire

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Alec

If you listen to the financial industry you will fall into utter despair because you will realize you do not have enough money saved for retirement. Nor will you ever have enough money saved. Do you feel that way? I … Continue reading →

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The First Post

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Alec

I wanted to create a blog about retirement and was going to call it Stumbling into Retirement, as I thought that accurately described my journey. Then I feared I wouldn’t have enough insightful, incisive things to say about retirement. So … Continue reading →

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