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Author: Todd Fulginiti

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Restricted By Total Freedom: A Retiree’s Rookie Mistake

January 27, 2023

Time management in “retirement” wasn’t as easy I thought it would be. But it’s still much better than the alternative! … More Restricted By Total Freedom: A Retiree’s Rookie Mistake

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Stuck On Suck: Moving Past Mistakes

January 20, 2023

I suck. So do you. We all do. It’s just part of being alive. As Alexander Pope famously, and more politely put it -“to err is human.” … More Stuck On Suck: Moving Past Mistakes

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Dear Daughter, Sorry About That

January 13, 2023

Parenting is tough. Nobody gets through it mistake free, including me. … More Dear Daughter, Sorry About That

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Not Into New Year’s Resolutions? Try Reflective Analysis!

January 6, 2023

I know, New Year’s resolutions are a waste, right?  Most of them last a few weeks before they fall away like the needles of a once-fresh-cut-but-now-Sahara-dry Christmas tree.  So this year, I’m outsmarting the resolution makers with a new approach. … More Not Into New Year’s Resolutions? Try Reflective Analysis!

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Winter Needs A New Publicist

December 30, 2022

This week between Christmas and New Year’s is one of my favorites. My family and most of my friends are off work, we can do lots of visiting, get caught up on fun things we didn’t get to do during the year, and spend some time reflecting on the past year and the future. It’s … More Winter Needs A New Publicist

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My Top 3 Christmas Parody Songs

December 23, 2022

At this point in the season, Even though the big day is right around the corner, you may be a little “Christmassed-out” and therefore willing to entertain some of this nonsense with me- at least I’m hoping so.   … More My Top 3 Christmas Parody Songs

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The True Power Of Our Artificial Christmas

December 16, 2022

Santa Claus is a myth.  Rudolph was created by a sales and advertising team.  Scholars debate the historical existence of Jesus. Yet, Christmas remains the most powerful holiday on the calendar, and with good reason. … More The True Power Of Our Artificial Christmas

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Visiting Him, Again

December 9, 2022

You’re here again?

Yeah.

You didn’t listen last time either. Are you stupid? … More Visiting Him, Again

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A Saint For The Homeless, My Family & Our Music

December 2, 2022

My family’s new, musical fundraising effort to support the homeless in our city. … More A Saint For The Homeless, My Family & Our Music

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Old Man Rant Episode #12: Public Behavior

November 28, 2022

Well America, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but either our parents did a shitty job of raising us, or we forgot the lessons they taught.  So please note the following public behavior fouls, and make our parents proud by not committing them ever again. … More Old Man Rant Episode #12: Public Behavior

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The Man At The Fountain Part 2-What About Drugs?

November 18, 2022

Last week I shared my recent encounter with a homeless man, in which I gave him money. In the discussion that followed via the comment section and in actual conversations I had with friends, the subject of drugs came up several times.  It usually went something like this: … More The Man At The Fountain Part 2-What About Drugs?

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The Man At The Fountain: Homelessness

November 11, 2022

Reflecting on my encounters with the homeless. … More The Man At The Fountain: Homelessness

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Marry Me? No? How About Now?

November 4, 2022

I threw the note inside the front door, closed it behind me and headed to the car. I really want to tell them in person but their facial expressions would’ve given away the secret without a word. I was going to ask their granddaughter to marry me that day, once we got to the beach. … More Marry Me? No? How About Now?

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I Killed A Fox

October 28, 2022

Almost three years later and I still hate admitting it. Here is my story and my effort to be better. … More I Killed A Fox

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Halloween Hall O’ Fame

October 21, 2022

Halloween is an under-rated holiday but it shouldn’t be. These are a few of my favorite Halloween things. … More Halloween Hall O’ Fame

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There Is Try: Why Yoda Was Wrong

October 14, 2022

Yoda famously said to Luke Skywalker, “Do or do not, there is no try.”  And even though I understand what the great Jedi master is talking about, I’m going to risk the wrath of the force by disagreeing with him.  After all he’s just a little green puppet in an old movie. There is “try”. Or at least there should be. … More There Is Try: Why Yoda Was Wrong

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Optimistic Pessimism: A Glass Half Full Of Negativity

October 7, 2022

Being a pessimist is more complicated and more positive than it sounds. Take me, for example… … More Optimistic Pessimism: A Glass Half Full Of Negativity

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Old Man Rant Episode #9: Words, Words Words!

September 30, 2022

A verbal tantrum on our irritating misuse of words. … More Old Man Rant Episode #9: Words, Words Words!

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Lyfting Spirits: Humanity At It’s Best In New Orleans

September 23, 2022

A Lyft driver’s kindness saves the day in New Orleans and gives us a model for our own behavior. … More Lyfting Spirits: Humanity At It’s Best In New Orleans

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Being Present: What’s Now

September 16, 2022

Slow down and look around.  Notice and take stock.  Clear your mind and let “what’s now” take over. … More Being Present: What’s Now

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