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If I Tell You Now, We Won’t Have Anything To Talk About When We Are Old

September 23, 2022August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

I came across the words above when I was recently watching an early TV episode of “Mad About You” for the 1980s. That brought to mind the often quoted idea that after being married for decades, old couples can practically … Continue reading If I Tell You Now, We Won’t Have Anything To Talk About When We Are Old

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The Queen Is Dead, Long Live The King…

September 22, 2022September 12, 2022 RJ Walters

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth recently died, and now her 73-year-old son has taken over as the patriarch of the Windsor royalty. I have to be candid here, and tell you that I simply don’t understand the 21st century significance of inherited … Continue reading The Queen Is Dead, Long Live The King…

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RetComLife – Feedlot Dining

September 20, 2022November 29, 2025 RJ Walters

This might seem like a strange title for a post in my retirement community life category, but I kinda think that as a result of 2+ years of COVID, it likely describes the current sit-down dining option in many retirement … Continue reading RetComLife – Feedlot Dining

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EPS#4 – 1988, What A Year!

September 18, 2022August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

For this Sunday’s “Every Picture has a Story”, I chose the one above. It was taken towards the end of 1988. Except for my wife’s death last year, this was the most traumatic year of my life. When this picture … Continue reading EPS#4 – 1988, What A Year!

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Beauty In Simplicity

September 17, 2022September 12, 2022 RJ Walters

I chose this photo for Artsy Saturday because of its simplicity. It was taken at Fort de Chartres State Historic Site in southern Illinois. It was just a simple storeroom but somehow attracted my attention. Continue reading Beauty In Simplicity

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Here’s To You, Feedly

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 RJ Walters

With this post, I am going to introduce you to Feedly. No, it is not about feeding the world, but it kinda does feed my world. Feedly is an RSS app that you can use to see what your favorite … Continue reading Here’s To You, Feedly

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Why I Post…”Simplify”

September 14, 2022September 6, 2023 RJ Walters

Yesterday, I posted one of the reasons I have been writing on this blog for the last 14 years and that is to get you to “Think For Yourself, Question Everything, and Never Stop Learning”. Today, I want to give … Continue reading Why I Post…”Simplify”

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One Of The Foundations Of RJsCorner

September 13, 2022September 12, 2022 RJ Walters

Most of my posts here at RJsCorner come from what I have read. Many times the article is several thousand words long, and my task is to glean from that the most important lessons that I might pass on to … Continue reading One Of The Foundations Of RJsCorner

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Philosophy of Life – A Different Path

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 RJ Walters

First of all Socrates was a thinker, as most philosophers were, but perhaps primarily he was a person who questioned everything. That got many people upset, especially when they didn’t know the answers. One of the critical things he showed … Continue reading Philosophy of Life – A Different Path

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Everyone’s Has A Story… About The Future Of RJsCorner

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022 RJ Walters

Everyone’s got a story. A big part of my story is my logo above. The current dilemma is: What format and media should I use to tell my story going forward? To the right is the definition of a blog … Continue reading Everyone’s Has A Story… About The Future Of RJsCorner

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It Feels Kinda Like a Cop-out But…

September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 RJ Walters

I know I am only at the very beginning of my sketching project here on RJsCorner, but I need a break. That feels like a cop-out but, I promise it isn’t. With the trip to the New England States beginning … Continue reading It Feels Kinda Like a Cop-out But…

Having My Say, Retirement Life2 Comments

RetCom: Fitting In – Grumpy Old Men

September 9, 2022November 29, 2025 RJ Walters

Ok, I have been in my RetCom** over a year now, but I had yet to join any regularly scheduled activity. I did try to start up a support group that would help hearing challenged folks here have a better … Continue reading RetCom: Fitting In – Grumpy Old Men

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I Love History, But I Don’t Want To Relive It…

September 8, 2022September 9, 2022 RJ Walters

I have been a history fanatic for most of my life and do enjoy visiting many of the sites I have read about. But, I want to make it clear that I don’t want to relive history. I study it … Continue reading I Love History, But I Don’t Want To Relive It…

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When Do Boys Quit Being Boys?

September 7, 2022September 6, 2022 RJ Walters

I really don’t know the personal answer to the above statement. I still kinda feel like a boy even in my 70s. I know there are a lot of answers about life that I still haven’t learned. I don’t go … Continue reading When Do Boys Quit Being Boys?

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Sometimes I Am Just Not In The Mood.

September 5, 2022September 6, 2022 RJ Walters

I am a list maker and certainly require my routines. That seems to be at the core of my being. I mostly blame that on my Aspie traits, but I don’t know that for sure. Certainly, my Aspie traits are … Continue reading Sometimes I Am Just Not In The Mood.

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Every Pic Tells A Story – Graffiti Art And Hoosier Cabinets

September 4, 2022September 3, 2022 RJ Walters

I have always been entranced by graffiti art. Some of it is so complex and beautiful. When I recently visited Switchyard Park in my hometown of Bloomington Indiana, it linked my memories of graffiti with some local history that means … Continue reading Every Pic Tells A Story – Graffiti Art And Hoosier Cabinets

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Artsy Fartsy – Sketching – Practicing Strokes

September 3, 2022May 6, 2026 RJ Walters

So far in my studies to become a sketcher I have learned about how to anatomically draw lines, shading, and other such things. Liron suggested that I should pick something around the household to practice on. That brought to mind … Continue reading Artsy Fartsy – Sketching – Practicing Strokes

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I Have Thin Skin, Literally…

September 2, 2022August 31, 2022 RJ Walters

Here is what the dictionary says about “thin skin” a tendency to get easily upset or offended by the things other people say or do He has such a thin skin that he can’t even take a little good-natured teasing. I … Continue reading I Have Thin Skin, Literally…

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An In-Depth Story about One of My Disabilities…Part 2

September 1, 2022August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

Here is part 2 of my 2013 interview by Bob Lowery. See yesterday’s post if you missed part 1 ======================================= 4) During a typical day, are you constantly aware of your situation or does it take something out of the … Continue reading An In-Depth Story about One of My Disabilities…Part 2

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An In-Depth Story about One of My Disabilities…Part 1

August 31, 2022August 28, 2025 RJ Walters

My paper copy In-Box is always overflowing, much of it with now useless stuff. Recently I decided to clean it out. That’s when I came across a copy of a March 2013 post from my friend Bob Lowery at satisfyingretirement.blogspot.com. … Continue reading An In-Depth Story about One of My Disabilities…Part 1

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Blogging Is Therapeutic…

August 30, 2022August 29, 2022 RJ Walters

Except to investigate the possibility of being officially diagnosed as an Aspie, I have never been to a psychologist or therapist. But, I kinda do the same thing here on RJsCorner. I talk about what makes me depressed and how … Continue reading Blogging Is Therapeutic…

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