Brian Feutz, Writer
@brianfeutz.bsky.social
Transmogrified tech geek becomes right-brained creative. Now a published fiction writer, author, speaker, reader, and maker of outré.
"Half my life is an act of revision." -John Irving
https://brianfeutz.com/
"Half my life is an act of revision." -John Irving
https://brianfeutz.com/
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I'm retired because I can be
I write because I must
Some of my words are brilliant
Most are a bust
I'm clearly not a poet, but if you like quirky insights and observations on writing, retirement, and life, hop on board and join me. Keep me honest and humble. Please.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
I write because I must
Some of my words are brilliant
Most are a bust
I'm clearly not a poet, but if you like quirky insights and observations on writing, retirement, and life, hop on board and join me. Keep me honest and humble. Please.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
I dropped an essay on Medium and they 'boosted' it (that means it rose to the top 1% or so). The following link is a 'free' link so you can read and share it without paying. I hope you enjoy it. #nonfiction #medium #writing #lifeafterwork #retirement #writingcommunity
medium.com/crows-feet/m...
medium.com/crows-feet/m...
Minding the Gap Between Retirement Euphoria and Total Geezerhood
1) Euphoria → 2) Gap Years → 3) Geezerhood
medium.com
May 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I dropped an essay on Medium and they 'boosted' it (that means it rose to the top 1% or so). The following link is a 'free' link so you can read and share it without paying. I hope you enjoy it. #nonfiction #medium #writing #lifeafterwork #retirement #writingcommunity
medium.com/crows-feet/m...
medium.com/crows-feet/m...
A short story of mine was recently included in a printed anthology. You can buy the book (details on my website) or read the story free at the link below. The collection shares a common theme: "The Book That Changed My Life." Enjoy. #ink #writingcommunity #fiction #writing
brianfeutz.com/book-mark/
brianfeutz.com/book-mark/
Book Mark - Brian Feutz
Photo by Danika Perkinson on Unsplash Mark Deetz found himself in the middle of his favorite book. Literally. Flat as a pancake, he lay between pages 246 and 247. He knew this because his head was pre...
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April 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A short story of mine was recently included in a printed anthology. You can buy the book (details on my website) or read the story free at the link below. The collection shares a common theme: "The Book That Changed My Life." Enjoy. #ink #writingcommunity #fiction #writing
brianfeutz.com/book-mark/
brianfeutz.com/book-mark/
Welcome to World Quantum Day!
April 14th (4/14) represents the first three digits of Planck's constant (4.14x10-15 electron volts).
Now, let's get those quantum computers going. The world needs more science!
April 14th (4/14) represents the first three digits of Planck's constant (4.14x10-15 electron volts).
Now, let's get those quantum computers going. The world needs more science!
April 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Welcome to World Quantum Day!
April 14th (4/14) represents the first three digits of Planck's constant (4.14x10-15 electron volts).
Now, let's get those quantum computers going. The world needs more science!
April 14th (4/14) represents the first three digits of Planck's constant (4.14x10-15 electron volts).
Now, let's get those quantum computers going. The world needs more science!
Just finished attending the Assoc of Writers and Publishers (AWP) conference in Los Angeles. What a great conference. I'll share my thoughts soon- it'll take a week to finish my vacation and then review and compile all my notes (sooo many notes).
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
March 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Just finished attending the Assoc of Writers and Publishers (AWP) conference in Los Angeles. What a great conference. I'll share my thoughts soon- it'll take a week to finish my vacation and then review and compile all my notes (sooo many notes).
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
Today is National Drink Wine Day. It doesn't start at 5:00 pm ... It's ALL DAY LONG.
So raise a glass and enjoy!
It's also National Crab Stuffed Flounder day - so now you have dinner plans too.
So raise a glass and enjoy!
It's also National Crab Stuffed Flounder day - so now you have dinner plans too.
February 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today is National Drink Wine Day. It doesn't start at 5:00 pm ... It's ALL DAY LONG.
So raise a glass and enjoy!
It's also National Crab Stuffed Flounder day - so now you have dinner plans too.
So raise a glass and enjoy!
It's also National Crab Stuffed Flounder day - so now you have dinner plans too.
February 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I just read that the top 5 regrets of the dying elderly are:
-Not having courage to live a life true to themselves
-Working too hard
-Not having the courage to express their feelings
-Losing touch with friends
-Not simply letting themselves be happier
#LifeAfterWork #retirement #aging
-Not having courage to live a life true to themselves
-Working too hard
-Not having the courage to express their feelings
-Losing touch with friends
-Not simply letting themselves be happier
#LifeAfterWork #retirement #aging
January 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I just read that the top 5 regrets of the dying elderly are:
-Not having courage to live a life true to themselves
-Working too hard
-Not having the courage to express their feelings
-Losing touch with friends
-Not simply letting themselves be happier
#LifeAfterWork #retirement #aging
-Not having courage to live a life true to themselves
-Working too hard
-Not having the courage to express their feelings
-Losing touch with friends
-Not simply letting themselves be happier
#LifeAfterWork #retirement #aging
Bored in retirement? Consider volunteering. There are endless opportunities if you look around. I found an unusual but extremely rewarding cause. Read about it!
medium.com/the-memoiris...
#LifeAfterWork #retirement
medium.com/the-memoiris...
#LifeAfterWork #retirement
I Met a Beautiful Lady at the Beach, and She Changed My Life
She loves sushi and weighs 1,000 pounds
medium.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Bored in retirement? Consider volunteering. There are endless opportunities if you look around. I found an unusual but extremely rewarding cause. Read about it!
medium.com/the-memoiris...
#LifeAfterWork #retirement
medium.com/the-memoiris...
#LifeAfterWork #retirement
Creativity is fueled by the unknown. Never hesitate to dive into a world of mystery.
“Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.”
-E. L. Doctorow
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
“Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.”
-E. L. Doctorow
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
January 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Creativity is fueled by the unknown. Never hesitate to dive into a world of mystery.
“Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.”
-E. L. Doctorow
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
“Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.”
-E. L. Doctorow
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
January 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Feedback from this retirement story:
"Thank you for another wonderful read, Brian. So much wisdom, in eye-level language. Kudos!"
"You hit the nail on the head. Thanks for putting things into its proper perspective."
"What an insightful read"
#LifeAfterWork #Retirement
medium.com/crows-feet/t...
"Thank you for another wonderful read, Brian. So much wisdom, in eye-level language. Kudos!"
"You hit the nail on the head. Thanks for putting things into its proper perspective."
"What an insightful read"
#LifeAfterWork #Retirement
medium.com/crows-feet/t...
Three Years Retired: Secrets of Happiness, Reality, and the Inevitable
Money, mediocrity, the entropy of aging, myths of meaning, and yes … the inescapable Reaper.
medium.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Feedback from this retirement story:
"Thank you for another wonderful read, Brian. So much wisdom, in eye-level language. Kudos!"
"You hit the nail on the head. Thanks for putting things into its proper perspective."
"What an insightful read"
#LifeAfterWork #Retirement
medium.com/crows-feet/t...
"Thank you for another wonderful read, Brian. So much wisdom, in eye-level language. Kudos!"
"You hit the nail on the head. Thanks for putting things into its proper perspective."
"What an insightful read"
#LifeAfterWork #Retirement
medium.com/crows-feet/t...
What is the definition of retirement, you may ask?
Here's my definition of retirement:
"Not having to work for money, AND having the freedom to start and stop doing anything at any time."
What's yours?
#LifeAfterWork #retirement
Here's my definition of retirement:
"Not having to work for money, AND having the freedom to start and stop doing anything at any time."
What's yours?
#LifeAfterWork #retirement
January 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
What is the definition of retirement, you may ask?
Here's my definition of retirement:
"Not having to work for money, AND having the freedom to start and stop doing anything at any time."
What's yours?
#LifeAfterWork #retirement
Here's my definition of retirement:
"Not having to work for money, AND having the freedom to start and stop doing anything at any time."
What's yours?
#LifeAfterWork #retirement
I sat down to resume writing my novel this morning for the first time in a week.
It felt like putting on a pair of comfortable slippers.
I can’t wait to put them on again tomorrow.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
It felt like putting on a pair of comfortable slippers.
I can’t wait to put them on again tomorrow.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
January 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I sat down to resume writing my novel this morning for the first time in a week.
It felt like putting on a pair of comfortable slippers.
I can’t wait to put them on again tomorrow.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
It felt like putting on a pair of comfortable slippers.
I can’t wait to put them on again tomorrow.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
How am I supposed to write when I'm stretching my retirement muscles in a tropical resort town?
Interruptions abound.
#LifeAfterWork #retirement #writing #writingcommunity #ink
Interruptions abound.
#LifeAfterWork #retirement #writing #writingcommunity #ink
January 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
How am I supposed to write when I'm stretching my retirement muscles in a tropical resort town?
Interruptions abound.
#LifeAfterWork #retirement #writing #writingcommunity #ink
Interruptions abound.
#LifeAfterWork #retirement #writing #writingcommunity #ink
January 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Sadly no clever comments on writing this morning. Instead I’ll share a cute cat pic. His name is Jackson and he’s needs some tasty food to complement his wine.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity #retirement #lifeafterwork
#ink #writing #writingcommunity #retirement #lifeafterwork
January 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Sadly no clever comments on writing this morning. Instead I’ll share a cute cat pic. His name is Jackson and he’s needs some tasty food to complement his wine.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity #retirement #lifeafterwork
#ink #writing #writingcommunity #retirement #lifeafterwork
I grew up in Ray Bradbury’s magnificent Sci-Fi worlds.
This quote gives me inspiration (and a reason to pour a glass of wine). Care to take a sip with me?
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
This quote gives me inspiration (and a reason to pour a glass of wine). Care to take a sip with me?
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
January 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I grew up in Ray Bradbury’s magnificent Sci-Fi worlds.
This quote gives me inspiration (and a reason to pour a glass of wine). Care to take a sip with me?
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
This quote gives me inspiration (and a reason to pour a glass of wine). Care to take a sip with me?
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
It’s pretty hard to focus on writing when vacationing in a tropical paradise. Any tips?
#ink #writing #retirement #lifeafterwork #writingcommunity
#ink #writing #retirement #lifeafterwork #writingcommunity
January 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It’s pretty hard to focus on writing when vacationing in a tropical paradise. Any tips?
#ink #writing #retirement #lifeafterwork #writingcommunity
#ink #writing #retirement #lifeafterwork #writingcommunity
January 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It is really hard to concentrate on writing when preparing to embark on a warm tropical vacation.
Maybe I should write a story about sand, beaches, and beer.
Or ... Maybe I should drink some beer to prep. Vacation rules clearly state that the 'after 5:00 PM' thing doesn't apply.
Maybe I should write a story about sand, beaches, and beer.
Or ... Maybe I should drink some beer to prep. Vacation rules clearly state that the 'after 5:00 PM' thing doesn't apply.
January 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It is really hard to concentrate on writing when preparing to embark on a warm tropical vacation.
Maybe I should write a story about sand, beaches, and beer.
Or ... Maybe I should drink some beer to prep. Vacation rules clearly state that the 'after 5:00 PM' thing doesn't apply.
Maybe I should write a story about sand, beaches, and beer.
Or ... Maybe I should drink some beer to prep. Vacation rules clearly state that the 'after 5:00 PM' thing doesn't apply.
Exactly two rules define retirement:
1. I no longer 'need' to work for money (although I can do things that make money if I want)
2. I can start and stop doing anything at any time (unless my wife says otherwise) 🤣
Think about it. It's true.
#lifeafterwork #retirement #retirementlife
1. I no longer 'need' to work for money (although I can do things that make money if I want)
2. I can start and stop doing anything at any time (unless my wife says otherwise) 🤣
Think about it. It's true.
#lifeafterwork #retirement #retirementlife
January 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Exactly two rules define retirement:
1. I no longer 'need' to work for money (although I can do things that make money if I want)
2. I can start and stop doing anything at any time (unless my wife says otherwise) 🤣
Think about it. It's true.
#lifeafterwork #retirement #retirementlife
1. I no longer 'need' to work for money (although I can do things that make money if I want)
2. I can start and stop doing anything at any time (unless my wife says otherwise) 🤣
Think about it. It's true.
#lifeafterwork #retirement #retirementlife
I'm retired because I can be
I write because I must
Some of my words are brilliant
Most are a bust
I'm clearly not a poet, but if you like quirky insights and observations on writing, retirement, and life, hop on board and join me. Keep me honest and humble. Please.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
I write because I must
Some of my words are brilliant
Most are a bust
I'm clearly not a poet, but if you like quirky insights and observations on writing, retirement, and life, hop on board and join me. Keep me honest and humble. Please.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
January 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I'm retired because I can be
I write because I must
Some of my words are brilliant
Most are a bust
I'm clearly not a poet, but if you like quirky insights and observations on writing, retirement, and life, hop on board and join me. Keep me honest and humble. Please.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
I write because I must
Some of my words are brilliant
Most are a bust
I'm clearly not a poet, but if you like quirky insights and observations on writing, retirement, and life, hop on board and join me. Keep me honest and humble. Please.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity
Writing is weird. I live in WA but every morning when I write my novel I live in New York City. I kinda like it there.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction
#ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction
January 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Writing is weird. I live in WA but every morning when I write my novel I live in New York City. I kinda like it there.
#ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction
#ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction
Every time I rewrite a chapter it gets better.
So here's what I propose to do:
I'll rewrite every chapter a thousand times and achieve perfection: The Great American Novel.
Hmm. I wonder how long that will take?
#Ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction
So here's what I propose to do:
I'll rewrite every chapter a thousand times and achieve perfection: The Great American Novel.
Hmm. I wonder how long that will take?
#Ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction
January 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Every time I rewrite a chapter it gets better.
So here's what I propose to do:
I'll rewrite every chapter a thousand times and achieve perfection: The Great American Novel.
Hmm. I wonder how long that will take?
#Ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction
So here's what I propose to do:
I'll rewrite every chapter a thousand times and achieve perfection: The Great American Novel.
Hmm. I wonder how long that will take?
#Ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction
Some Nobel Literature Prize winners I’m familiar with:
Bob Dylan
Samuel Beckett
Jean-Paul Sartre
John Steinbeck
Albert Camus
Ernest Hemingway
Winston Churchill
Bertrand Russell
William Faulkner
Sinclair Lewis
George Bernard Shaw
Rudyard Kipling
#Ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction
Bob Dylan
Samuel Beckett
Jean-Paul Sartre
John Steinbeck
Albert Camus
Ernest Hemingway
Winston Churchill
Bertrand Russell
William Faulkner
Sinclair Lewis
George Bernard Shaw
Rudyard Kipling
#Ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction
January 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Some Nobel Literature Prize winners I’m familiar with:
Bob Dylan
Samuel Beckett
Jean-Paul Sartre
John Steinbeck
Albert Camus
Ernest Hemingway
Winston Churchill
Bertrand Russell
William Faulkner
Sinclair Lewis
George Bernard Shaw
Rudyard Kipling
#Ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction
Bob Dylan
Samuel Beckett
Jean-Paul Sartre
John Steinbeck
Albert Camus
Ernest Hemingway
Winston Churchill
Bertrand Russell
William Faulkner
Sinclair Lewis
George Bernard Shaw
Rudyard Kipling
#Ink #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife #fiction