Stoical Geezer
@stoicalgeezer.bsky.social
🇺🇲🇬🇧🏴 Retired CIO, writer, humanist. Stoic by practice, skeptic by temperament. I write about life, democracy’s cracks, aging with clarity, and the small rituals—pens, journaling, quiet mornings—that keep us steady while the world tilts.
Today’s lunch from this Old Geezer’s Kitchen: sliced roast pork with a dab of marmalade, shaved Jarlsberg cheese, sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, grated carrot, plus a little olive oil & 18 year balsamic. Simple, colorful, & proof that retirement doesn’t mean surrendering lunch to boredom.
December 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Today’s lunch from this Old Geezer’s Kitchen: sliced roast pork with a dab of marmalade, shaved Jarlsberg cheese, sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, grated carrot, plus a little olive oil & 18 year balsamic. Simple, colorful, & proof that retirement doesn’t mean surrendering lunch to boredom.
December 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Today’s lunch from the Old Geezer’s kitchen: sliced pork loin, roasted potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, and cauliflower with gravy. Simple, honest food—no fuss, no garnish, just a plate that knows its job and does it well.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
December 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Today’s lunch from the Old Geezer’s kitchen: sliced pork loin, roasted potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, and cauliflower with gravy. Simple, honest food—no fuss, no garnish, just a plate that knows its job and does it well.
#HomeCooking
#HomeCooking
December 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Today's lunch from this Old Geezer's kitchen: Penne, flavorful ground beef sauce full of onion, tomato, and peppers, with yellow squash, and carrots.
#Homecooking
#Homecooking
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Today's lunch from this Old Geezer's kitchen: Penne, flavorful ground beef sauce full of onion, tomato, and peppers, with yellow squash, and carrots.
#Homecooking
#Homecooking
@commondreams.org
- Tell Congress: We demand real healthcare reform!
- Send a message to your members of Congress today!
- To do so use this link at the Sanders Institute:
shorturl.at/opLEv
26,939 Letters already sent. Only 24,261 more to Bernie's goal of 51,200
#Healthcare #Reform #Bernie
- Tell Congress: We demand real healthcare reform!
- Send a message to your members of Congress today!
- To do so use this link at the Sanders Institute:
shorturl.at/opLEv
26,939 Letters already sent. Only 24,261 more to Bernie's goal of 51,200
#Healthcare #Reform #Bernie
December 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
@commondreams.org
- Tell Congress: We demand real healthcare reform!
- Send a message to your members of Congress today!
- To do so use this link at the Sanders Institute:
shorturl.at/opLEv
26,939 Letters already sent. Only 24,261 more to Bernie's goal of 51,200
#Healthcare #Reform #Bernie
- Tell Congress: We demand real healthcare reform!
- Send a message to your members of Congress today!
- To do so use this link at the Sanders Institute:
shorturl.at/opLEv
26,939 Letters already sent. Only 24,261 more to Bernie's goal of 51,200
#Healthcare #Reform #Bernie
#emoetry #writers Today's word for 12/16 is #idealistic.
#FreeVerse #Poetry #Prompt
Continuing the theme of "Why and Unusual" in bsky.app/profile/stoi...
#FreeVerse #Poetry #Prompt
Continuing the theme of "Why and Unusual" in bsky.app/profile/stoi...
December 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#emoetry #writers Today's word for 12/16 is #idealistic.
#FreeVerse #Poetry #Prompt
Continuing the theme of "Why and Unusual" in bsky.app/profile/stoi...
#FreeVerse #Poetry #Prompt
Continuing the theme of "Why and Unusual" in bsky.app/profile/stoi...
December 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Platinum 3776 Century in Burgundy, medium nib, filled with Platinum Citrus Black. A restrained writer’s pen—deep wine resin, gold trim, and a nib that balances softness with control. Citrus Black shades gently, disciplined yet expressive, perfect for steady thoughts and quiet margins.
#FountainPens
#FountainPens
December 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Platinum 3776 Century in Burgundy, medium nib, filled with Platinum Citrus Black. A restrained writer’s pen—deep wine resin, gold trim, and a nib that balances softness with control. Citrus Black shades gently, disciplined yet expressive, perfect for steady thoughts and quiet margins.
#FountainPens
#FountainPens
“Power is never more dangerous than when it mistakes destruction for renewal.”
— Seneca (after)
#Poetry #FreeVerse #Stoicism #Democracy #Governance
— Seneca (after)
#Poetry #FreeVerse #Stoicism #Democracy #Governance
December 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
“Power is never more dangerous than when it mistakes destruction for renewal.”
— Seneca (after)
#Poetry #FreeVerse #Stoicism #Democracy #Governance
— Seneca (after)
#Poetry #FreeVerse #Stoicism #Democracy #Governance
#OnThisDay 12 December 1977: The music drama Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta, had its world premiere; the film was a huge hit, as was the accompanying disco sound track by the Bee Gees.
December 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
#OnThisDay 12 December 1977: The music drama Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta, had its world premiere; the film was a huge hit, as was the accompanying disco sound track by the Bee Gees.
The #2WordPrompt for 11-DEC-25 is: #Habitat & #Signal
Habitat is erased.
The signal explains why.
#Prompt #FreeVerse #Poetry
Habitat is erased.
The signal explains why.
#Prompt #FreeVerse #Poetry
December 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The #2WordPrompt for 11-DEC-25 is: #Habitat & #Signal
Habitat is erased.
The signal explains why.
#Prompt #FreeVerse #Poetry
Habitat is erased.
The signal explains why.
#Prompt #FreeVerse #Poetry
#OnThisDay December 11, 1620 Mayflower Pilgrims come ashore in Plymouth Bay, traditionally thought to be at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts.
December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#OnThisDay December 11, 1620 Mayflower Pilgrims come ashore in Plymouth Bay, traditionally thought to be at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts.
A light supper with a glass or two of Sauvignon Blanc. What could be better? At least for this evening, this Old Geezer's at peace with the world.
December 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
A light supper with a glass or two of Sauvignon Blanc. What could be better? At least for this evening, this Old Geezer's at peace with the world.
Meraki (pronounced "may-rah-kee")
As a #writer I relate to meraki—the Greek idea of pouring care into a cherished pastime. It urges us to break routine, carve out time for what inspires and calms us, and find something to look forward to each day—a small ritual that boosts happiness.
#FountainPens
As a #writer I relate to meraki—the Greek idea of pouring care into a cherished pastime. It urges us to break routine, carve out time for what inspires and calms us, and find something to look forward to each day—a small ritual that boosts happiness.
#FountainPens
December 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Meraki (pronounced "may-rah-kee")
As a #writer I relate to meraki—the Greek idea of pouring care into a cherished pastime. It urges us to break routine, carve out time for what inspires and calms us, and find something to look forward to each day—a small ritual that boosts happiness.
#FountainPens
As a #writer I relate to meraki—the Greek idea of pouring care into a cherished pastime. It urges us to break routine, carve out time for what inspires and calms us, and find something to look forward to each day—a small ritual that boosts happiness.
#FountainPens
You might enjoy my modest EDC — no guns, just tools with a bit of soul, including a brass Kaweco Liliput with a premium nib. Funny how a pen can reveal more about a person than half the gear on the table. Looking forward to seeing your drawings!
December 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
You might enjoy my modest EDC — no guns, just tools with a bit of soul, including a brass Kaweco Liliput with a premium nib. Funny how a pen can reveal more about a person than half the gear on the table. Looking forward to seeing your drawings!
Facts per government data: U.S. soybean sales to China have been volatile over the past four years, characterized by a significant peak in 2022 and a sharp projected decline in 2025 due to ongoing trade tensions.
December 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Facts per government data: U.S. soybean sales to China have been volatile over the past four years, characterized by a significant peak in 2022 and a sharp projected decline in 2025 due to ongoing trade tensions.
December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
#OnThisDay 9 December 1868: The world's first traffic light (known as a street semaphore) was erected outside the Houses of Parliament in London; however, it was removed after a gas leak caused one of the lights to explode. London traffic signals didn't reappear until electric versions in the 1920s.
December 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
#OnThisDay 9 December 1868: The world's first traffic light (known as a street semaphore) was erected outside the Houses of Parliament in London; however, it was removed after a gas leak caused one of the lights to explode. London traffic signals didn't reappear until electric versions in the 1920s.
The Pelikan M1000 and the vintage Parker 51 make quite a pair: the M1000 struts in like a heavyweight champ, gleaming and oversized, while the 51 sits beside it, calm and unbothered, the zen master of understatement. Together they prove that nib swagger comes in all sizes.
#FountainPens
#FountainPens
December 8, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The Pelikan M1000 and the vintage Parker 51 make quite a pair: the M1000 struts in like a heavyweight champ, gleaming and oversized, while the 51 sits beside it, calm and unbothered, the zen master of understatement. Together they prove that nib swagger comes in all sizes.
#FountainPens
#FountainPens
#OnThisDay December 7, 1941, at 7:55 a.m., Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor as 360 warplanes descended on Oahu. The strike dealt a devastating blow to the U.S. Pacific Fleet and propelled the United States into World War II.
December 8, 2025 at 4:24 AM
#OnThisDay December 7, 1941, at 7:55 a.m., Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor as 360 warplanes descended on Oahu. The strike dealt a devastating blow to the U.S. Pacific Fleet and propelled the United States into World War II.
Hearty beef stew from this Old Geezer’s kitchen—tender chunks, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, peas, corn, peppers, and all the comfort a seasoned cook can stir into a pot. Topped with asparagus for a touch of class. Proof that age may slow me down, but it sure hasn’t dulled my appetite.
December 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hearty beef stew from this Old Geezer’s kitchen—tender chunks, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, peas, corn, peppers, and all the comfort a seasoned cook can stir into a pot. Topped with asparagus for a touch of class. Proof that age may slow me down, but it sure hasn’t dulled my appetite.
Brimstone, our magnificent shadow-on-paws, moves with the quiet confidence of a creature who knows the universe revolves around him. Sleek, watchful, and wholly in command, he is equal parts mystery and mischief—a regal feline presence who graces our days with charm and imperious affection.
December 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Brimstone, our magnificent shadow-on-paws, moves with the quiet confidence of a creature who knows the universe revolves around him. Sleek, watchful, and wholly in command, he is equal parts mystery and mischief—a regal feline presence who graces our days with charm and imperious affection.
#Emoetry prompt for 12/6: #Vigorous
Still moving, still amused—proof that momentum counts as vigor when the years grow long.
#Poetry #FreeVerse #AgingWithHumor #StoicAging #SeptuagenarianLife #EighthDecade
Still moving, still amused—proof that momentum counts as vigor when the years grow long.
#Poetry #FreeVerse #AgingWithHumor #StoicAging #SeptuagenarianLife #EighthDecade
December 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
#Emoetry prompt for 12/6: #Vigorous
Still moving, still amused—proof that momentum counts as vigor when the years grow long.
#Poetry #FreeVerse #AgingWithHumor #StoicAging #SeptuagenarianLife #EighthDecade
Still moving, still amused—proof that momentum counts as vigor when the years grow long.
#Poetry #FreeVerse #AgingWithHumor #StoicAging #SeptuagenarianLife #EighthDecade
A poem written after reflecting on this morning's contemplation — Peace comes late, after the battles you never needed to fight.
#Poetry #FreeVerse
#Poetry #FreeVerse
December 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A poem written after reflecting on this morning's contemplation — Peace comes late, after the battles you never needed to fight.
#Poetry #FreeVerse
#Poetry #FreeVerse