How about this, readers? Just in time for the holidays, a post about why a Disney film from 2018 got me so fired up. Let's hash out the reasons why Star Wars The Last Jedi sucks. And then, we'll predict whether J.J. Abrams can revitalize the flailing saga with December's Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker. From what I've heard, I'm already incredibly skeptical. The punchline is … [Read more...] about The Last Jedi Sucks? (Some Redemption After Rise of Skywalker)
Hear Cubert and Friends on the What’s Up Next? Podcast
Earlier this year I had an opportunity to record a podcast about the alternatives to early retirement on the What's Up Next podcast. Part of why I published last week's monster post - a collection of past thoughts - was in anticipation of this episode dropping on Monday. I was honored to be part of a panel that included Jessica (of The Fioneers), Lynn Marie Morski (Quit … [Read more...] about Hear Cubert and Friends on the What’s Up Next? Podcast
What Are the Alternatives to Retirement? (A Comprehensive Review)
It's been a bit of a slug-fest at work. These last few weeks have brought on a heavy dose of 11th-hour drama that's quite typical in the world of software delivery at large corporations. Sweating out another Sunday night has me wondering how to get retirement right: Should I reconsider ditching the cube early and explore the alternatives to retirement? When you get close to … [Read more...] about What Are the Alternatives to Retirement? (A Comprehensive Review)
Happy Money by Ken Honda: A Book Review
Once in a blue moon, I get asked to review a new publication here on Abandoned Cubicle. It's a reasonable request since I get a free book out of the deal. If the book is decent, I get a few hours of entertainment. Even better when the entertainment is coupled with valuable life lessons. Happy Money by Ken Honda meets both criteria, I'm happy to say. The full title of the … [Read more...] about Happy Money by Ken Honda: A Book Review
How to Survive When Winter Starts
You must've seen this one coming. Not winter, but this post that's going to include crap about Denmark again. Apologies in advance, but I'm playing out the string on them fancy Danes once more. Let's see if we upper Midwestern and Canadian types can learn something useful, like how to survive when winter starts (especially the cold and dark variety) with Hygge. You can call … [Read more...] about How to Survive When Winter Starts