Author - OldDogZeroTricks

Still Learning Balance After 50 (What’s Working So Far)

After 50, balance isn’t about keeping all the plates spinning. It’s knowing which ones to drop.

Sometimes we choose the service that feels comfortable over the one that actually costs us something.

After 505 days of Japanese practice, I realised I had passion and competence completely backwards.

Strip away the bills and the budget anxiety. What would you actually choose to do with your days?

AI analysed my life choices and I wasn’t sure if it was being too kind about the drift.

You don’t get mad at a vending machine for not listening. Some people are just like that.

I left my cat Simon behind when I moved. I hope he’s first to greet me on the other side.

I needed exactly 3,000 yen for groceries. Then three notes appeared from under a passing car.

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do isn’t taking action. It’s just sticking around.