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As I near age 84, I realize that I will never understand people. I have known many different types with various character traits. I like most of those I know but occasionally I meet those who instantly cause a negative response. I never know WHY I get that feeling but I have learned to listen to it. I usually learn much later what I sensed at the first meeting. All of us … [Read more...] about Parasitic Personalities

Can a simple statement really get you motivated to start, do, or improve something you’re putting off? Let’s find out. Think of something you desire to be different, or feel challenged about following through on. See or feel it in your mind’s eye. Really connect with it. Now, say to yourself, gently and truthfully: “I can do better than this.” First things first—remove … [Read more...] about Need to Amp Up Your Motivation and Commitment?

OK, so maybe this article isn’t much about retirement—but maybe it is.  You be the judge. It is a frequent occurrence for anyone who drives to have someone change lanes and pull in front of you.  My wife and I recently completed a 3,000-mile trip to and around Florida, giving me plenty of opportunity to observe and reflect on these lane changers. My overall conclusion may … [Read more...] about Changing Lanes

This is a story about an event that happened when I was a know-it-all twenty-something Army sergeant stationed in Austria while it was still a four-power partitioned country. (For many years after WWII, Austria and Germany were divided and governed by four countries - England, France, the USSR and the United States) Our Army base was in Austria about 12 miles from the Danube … [Read more...] about Thank God for Jello

Do you have dreams; things and activities that you want to do someday? These could involve a second career, a hobby, or things to do for fun or add to your income. The range is wide; maybe you want to learn to sew pretty clothes, paint beautiful scenes or learn to tap dance for a sense of accomplishment. My advice is do it while you can! Don’t wait too long to make your dream a … [Read more...] about Live Your Dreams NOW!

Never in my wildest imagination  did I think the anger and just plain craziness following the November election would impact  this newsletter, but it has. It actually led a woman named "Betsy" to unsubscribe,  giving  the following reason: "Your newsletter is getting a little too political and opinionated.  Offer up the facts on health and fitness and medical … [Read more...] about Election Hysteria Hits This Newsletter

It happens to all of us when we desire to fix, change, or shift something: we push when we could ride. What’s that really about? Years back, the guy cutting my hair told me about a conversation he’d had with a co-worker. She had complained that her father had used the push lawnmower on their acreage when he could have used the riding mower. He told her, “That’s how you live … [Read more...] about Do You Push When You Could Ride?

  It's just a new President.  Really.  The Constitution is still in place.  The Congress is still there.  (I was going to say "functioning", but that would be a new development of late.)  The Judiciary branch is still doing its thing.  We have just changed one piece of this amazing puzzle of a democracy that has worked so well for over 200 years.  The sky is not … [Read more...] about As We Change Presidents…..