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Hello Again and Pardon Any Interruptions as I Try to Start New!

Hello in case  new to this site I think that due to my sporadic posting I need to reintroduce myself. I am Edward Karn (I’ll use Edward now instead off Ed, because that’s what my Granddaughter calls me). I’m the chief , cook and bottlewasher at this site! I’m 73 years old and the father of four and grandfather of four. (Soon to be five!). For  most of the last two years my wife and I have babysat our fourth grandchild Emma. Our hours are from 7:15 to 4:30 most days. As a result I really don’t have the time to blog. Occasionally, I write something at lunch time but rarely do I feel like writing anything at night. Read More

A Search for a New Blog Name – How I started Where I am!

OK so here is my problem. I am part of the Baby Boomer generation (1946-1964). Yes, I love the Sixties it was a great time to be young. We grew up in a time of social upheaval. The music we listened to, the clothes we wore and yes just the way we acted was totally different from our parents.  They were of the Silent Generation (1928-1945). Actually my father was born in 1924 but he grew up within the silent generation years. Read More

Posts in 2023 Why There Were None

I  written any posts or updated this site in about two years, so in the words of Jerry Jeff Walker, let’s see if we can get back into the swing of things, like we know what we’re doing!” The first thing that I should do is give an update on why there were no posts in 2023. Read More

What’s Karnucopia…and a Favorites Playlist

Karnucopia is a website that’s like a cornucopia. However, where a cornucopia is overflowing with fruits and vegetables and other foodstuff, Karnucopia is flowing with my ramblings about: the books I read, the music I listen to, the actions I take to turn back my biological clock and everything else the flows through my ADHD and aged addled brain. Read More

The New Renaissance Granddad

The new Renaissance Granddad begins today
Yep, if you visit this blog you know it has had several names. And today I have changed it once again! I am renaming the blog Renaissance Granddad. The focus of the blog will switch to my attempts to become the best version of me that I can be. Read More

Nir Eyal’s Indistractable May Lead to More Posts

Indistractable may lead to more posts
Nir Eyal’s Indistractable May Lead to More Posts

Once again I am apologising for not posting more! Last week I started a self-help book title indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Chose Your Life. The title of the book written by Nir Eyal intrigued me because controlling my attention, something that I struggle with mightily. I actually believe that I have ADHD! Anyway I finished the book yesterday and I think I have picked up many good ideas that I can implement to improve my life. Read More