Category: Retired Life

The Challanges of Teaching Truth in the Age of Trump: If I Had Not Retired, I May Have Been Fired!

by Joyce O’Day, posted in Education, Las Vegas Life, Personal, Politics, Retired Life

I remember when my daughter announced that Donald Trump had entered the race for the Republican nominee. I laughed, thinking it was a joke. How could a shady businessman and reality TV host earn the trust of the American public? It seemed absurd. I watched The Apprentice for the first few seasons - it was … Continue reading The Challanges of Teaching Truth in the Age of Trump: If I Had Not Retired, I May Have Been Fired!

Ageism: The Equal Opportunity Discriminator

by Joyce O’Day, posted in Culture, Las Vegas Life, Personal, Retired Life

For the first time in a long time, I was the youngest person in the room. At age 56, this is an increasingly rare occurrence. The event that placed me in this odd situation was the first meeting I attended for the Retired Public Employees of Nevada (RPEN). This is my new retirement union, so … Continue reading Ageism: The Equal Opportunity Discriminator