Avalanche

 

6/7/25 Seminar at UW Bothell

Now that I am “of a certain age,” I receive a lot of mail related to Social Security, managing investments for retirement, long-term care insurance, senior communities, and hearing aids. The only topic I’m actually interested in is Social Security – specifically the optimal time to begin taking benefits.

After considering various options, I responded to one of several fliers on this topic: a morning seminar on maximizing Social Security benefits and minimizing taxes. It turned out to be an avalanche of words on a complex topic that the presenter tried to deliver in two hours. The only useful outcome was an appointment for a free, one-hour consultation where I will be able to ask my specific questions (and hopefully get them answered).

Although the seminar wasn’t as useful as I had hoped, I did enjoy making a quick sketch of the University of Washington Bothell campus buildings, which form an intriguing modern profile against the sky.