5 Years Ago Today…
5 years ago today, I came across this phenomenon. I have never seen anything like it before or up to now. (click on the photo to see a larger view) Continue reading 5 Years Ago Today…
I May Sound Like An Old Person, But TV Ain’t What It Used To Be.
This will be one of those “old farts” posts about how things were better in the good old days, so don’t say I didn’t warn you. Now that I am streaming all of my TV shows, I appreciate that it … Continue reading I May Sound Like An Old Person, But TV Ain’t What It Used To Be.
It just depends on how you see the world…
Seeing the picture above reminded me of how some people view the world much differently than I do. I don’t claim to always be the pragmatist, or an optimist, but I do like to think that I look for opportunities … Continue reading It just depends on how you see the world…
One Publisher’s Version Of The Story
I can remember, as a young boy, reading a story about George Washington chopping down a cherry tree. It was a noble story about how he took the blame for the missing tree. The trouble was, that I found out … Continue reading One Publisher’s Version Of The Story
Visual Arts – Finally Getting Started… Maybe.
From my last post, you should know that I have committed to finally starting my actual visual arts quest with classic doodling. That is, putting pencil/pen to paper. It has not an easy journey to get to this point because, … Continue reading Visual Arts – Finally Getting Started… Maybe.
My 2023 Visual Arts Resolution
I am one of those fools who regularly make New Year’s Resolutions. One of those for 2023 was to become more proficient in visual arts. For this, I chose five areas: Let’s look at each of these areas: Graphic design … Continue reading My 2023 Visual Arts Resolution
Now I Understand, What You Tried To Say To Me…
All my life, I have been an avid reader. It started when I was in the 4th grade with the Hardy Boys Mysteries, and Jack London’s Call of the Wild, and White Fang. When I was twelve, I read my … Continue reading Now I Understand, What You Tried To Say To Me…
50 Years Ago…
This picture was taken 50 years ago, while I was doing one of my “bachelor” trips. It is at the Agawa Canyon, which is about 100 miles train trip north of Sault Ste. Marie Canada. Yeah, I actually hiked up … Continue reading 50 Years Ago…
Autism – The Sights & Smells
For today’s post, I give you another lesson to help you understand more about Autism. Many people who are autistic have sensitive sensory systems. Sights, sounds, visual input can be irritating to overwhelming. I will not claim everyone who is … Continue reading Autism – The Sights & Smells
Worrying Works!!
I’m here to tell you that I discovered through years of experience that worrying works if you put in the effort. How can I say that? It’s because the vast majority of things I worry about never happen. I often … Continue reading Worrying Works!!
Life Is So Terrible And Beautiful At The Same Time
I think the words above were absolutely the best first paragraph of any book in existence. It is true of all parts of life, but, I think, especially true for those of us in our autumn years. Here are some … Continue reading Life Is So Terrible And Beautiful At The Same Time
A Little Glimpse Into My Inner-World
I have told you in the past that I keep both a public journal (RJsCorner) and a private one. I seldom share what I write in my private journal, but for today I will give you a glimpse into my … Continue reading A Little Glimpse Into My Inner-World
What Others Think About You
Dear AfterBoomers: Let’s start out today’s lesson in life about all the time you spend on social media in order to show others just how happy you are and how much fun you are having. It seems to me that … Continue reading What Others Think About You
Autism, It’s Not A Black/White Issue
I have been thinking about Autism lately, particularly my acceptance of that label. Plainly speaking, I just don’t usually see myself as autistic. Many of my best traits are described by the term Aspie, or Aspergers syndrome. I am proud … Continue reading Autism, It’s Not A Black/White Issue
Picking a Retirement Community – Part 2 :The Greater Community
This is part 2 of a series about picking the right retirement community to fit your needs. In this post, we will talk about “The Greater Community”, meaning offering entertaining trips into the metropolitan area, and possibly beyond. If you … Continue reading Picking a Retirement Community – Part 2 :The Greater Community
RJ's Corner - Having My Say 