On Friday, I began the process of canceling my Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. While I’m obviously thrilled to be starting my new job tomorrow, I have to admit that I was a bit nervous to start the process that will result in my no longer collecting benefits.
Category: My Life
Practicing With my Cane
As part of my preparation for my new job, I decided I should once again get comfortable using my cane. Obviously, I much prefer going places with Ufi, but there may be times when it would make more sense for him to stay home. Also, there may come a time when he is sick. And,… Continue reading Practicing With my Cane
I Have a Job!
March 1, 2018, started out as a normal day. March 1, 2018 will go down as one of the most important days of my life. As the title indicates, March 1, 2018 is the day my years-long job search came to an end. I no longer have to read through job listings, think about cover… Continue reading I Have a Job!
Democrats Failed Dreamers and Children
In the wake of the deal to keep the government open at least until February 8, Democrats are patting themselves on the back for securing a six-year extension of funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Reviewing Common Sense on Mutual Funds
John C. Bogle’s Common Sense on Mutual Funds, Updated 10th Anniversary Edition is one of the most influential books I have ever read. If you are at all interested in learning more about investing your money, you need to read this book.
Reviewing The Automatic Millionaire
David Bach’s The Automatic Millionaire is an absolute must read for anyone interested in saving money. Even though I consider myself fairly knowledgeable about money, I learned a lot from Mr. Bach’s insightful work. What really stood out to me about The Automatic Millionaire is how well Mr. Bach communicated concepts that are often hard… Continue reading Reviewing The Automatic Millionaire
Reviewing Apple Watch Series 3
I got myself the Apple Watch Series 3. I chose the GPS version, because I’m not paying 10 dollars a month for cellular connectivity. In May of 2016, Mom and Aunt Barb got me an original Apple Watch for my birthday. I have warn it nearly every day since and have learned to love having… Continue reading Reviewing Apple Watch Series 3
Making Yourself Irreplaceable
I have had many discussions about the value of a college diploma. In thinking about those discussions, I have come to one important conclusion: the key to finding a career that provides the benefits you need is to make yourself as irreplaceable as possible. Putting it simply, the easier you are to replace, the less… Continue reading Making Yourself Irreplaceable
Reviewing the Christmas Train
This review covers the book (not the TV movie) The Christmas Train.
Ufi Does Some Amazing Things
Ufi and I were waiting for the bus at a busy intersection. A vehicle, which turned out to be a paratransit bus, was broken-down in front of the bus stop.