
Conversations & Everyday Stories
Human moments, funny encounters, friendships, life lessons.


Our Aging Parents, the Unwinnable Battle with Time.


The Day’s Campaign Report


Second Chances, Finding a Lost Joy Again.


Bowling Alleys, and Rekindling Fun from the past:


Gratitude & Disingenuous Complaining. Growing Older, Gratitude and Complaining.


The Female Memory Archive: Why You’ll Never Win a Trial at Home


Sno Fun!!!! Pun Intended.


In the Days Before the Digital Invasion. We had Barns, Woods, fields, and Each Other.


When Mopeds ruled the roads! A forgotten Era of Teenage Freedom.


Garage Days: Where Grease, Aqua Net, and Forever Collided


Hornet Wars: The Battle for Hornet Gate – Final Dispatch


Retiring with a bang! No, really....


The Hornet Wars: Part I – The Grape Harbor Incident


Operation Maple/Congo: The Family Invasion of 2025


33 Responses, 1 Launch:


Over a Beer at "The Sink Bar and Grill" in Boulder, CO.


Tales from the HOA Crypt, Vol. 2: The Forbidden Corn


HOA Chronicles, Vol. 1: The Driveway Inquisition


I Manifested My Ass Off! Well, I tried anyway.


The Wedding Circle: Where Ancients Dance in Modern Threads

🦅 Welcome to Fed to Freedom
This is where my next chapter begins—and maybe yours, too.
✍️ Writing My Story
After years in federal service, I’m building something new. Fed to Freedom is part journal, part resource hub, part blueprint for reinvention. Whether you're a retiree, still in the grind, or dreaming of what's next—you’re in the right place.
📰 The Blog
Read. Laugh. Think. Repeat.
🔗 Resources & Links
Looking for help transitioning out of federal service?
I’ve curated guides, official links, and must-know content:
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OPM tools
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SES & ECQ guidance
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Acquisition, FAR/DFAR resources
🤝 Services
Need help with your ECQs, resume, interviewing skills. or just want to talk shop?
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Writing & editing support
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SES coaching & federal consulting
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Speaking or collaboration for events
🎯 Join the Journey
No hype. No hustle. Just honest stories, shared lessons, and real work.
Follow along as I figure out what freedom looks like—one cup of coffee, one story, and one step at a time.
