I just heard a quote the other day, I wish I could remember where, that said "people envy what you have, not how you got it". I've thought a lot about it since I heard it.
There was an excellent post on this sight a few months back called "The Letter" that addresses end-of-life/estate planning issues. I believe it was in the fall. Very detailed. As far as books go, you can't go wrong with anything by John Bogle or Jonathan. I also like the Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel.
We want to do an Alaskan trip and we are thinking it would be smart to use a tour group. Would you mind sharing the tour company you used? Many thanks.
As I near retirement I think about using an ICE strategy for the reasons you discuss. My issue is that I don't think I can find a situation where I can work at will. For example, if the weather looks nice for an extended stretch and I want to take time to go hiking in NH (you almost have to go during the week now because of crowds), I don't see a lot of employers being happy with a last minute call. I'm sure they exist, I just haven't found them yet.
I agree with you regarding litter. My wife and I will often see trash on walks and try to figure out the litterers thought process. Do they say: "Gee, I'm done with this bag of chips. What are my options? I guess I'll just throw it out the window". All you can do is pick it up and throw it away but it always leaves me s little angry/sad.
I went through the same thing. Went to my primary then a neurologist, then an ENT, then a dentist, then a an eye doctor, then an acupuncturist and then to a chiropractor (I'm sure there was a witch doctor in there somewhere). Had an MRI, CT scan, a CT scan with contrast, etc., etc. Suffered for close to 3 years. Finally my neurologist asked me if I had tried PT. Went and they did some trigger point therapy on my back (very intensive), added stretches and strengthening exercises and the headaches have disappeared. Wish I had started with the PT. But I have learned my lesson.
Thanks. By heel drops I meant basically the second part of calf raises (only the lowering portion). I've worked with podiatrists and PTs. Every morning I wake up and think this is the day and of course it is not. Thanks for your comments. Just need to learn patience.
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I just heard a quote the other day, I wish I could remember where, that said "people envy what you have, not how you got it". I've thought a lot about it since I heard it.
Post: One Piece Of Paper
Link to comment from August 5, 2026
There was an excellent post on this sight a few months back called "The Letter" that addresses end-of-life/estate planning issues. I believe it was in the fall. Very detailed. As far as books go, you can't go wrong with anything by John Bogle or Jonathan. I also like the Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel.
Post: Your two best investing books—and do you also keep an End-of-Life “family binder”?
Link to comment from January 5, 2026
Sound good in theory but my guess is that employers would cut back in other areas (401(k) match, benefit decreases, etc.) to offset any increase.
Post: Talking Trillions
Link to comment from June 9, 2025
I've had similar experiences. I joke that I can tell when my dentist bought a new boat or had his next kid enter college.
Post: Hole Truth
Link to comment from February 25, 2025
If you fall and people laugh, you are young. If you fall and people ask if you are OK and help you, you are old. No one laughed the last time I fell.
Post: On Being 80
Link to comment from July 24, 2024
We want to do an Alaskan trip and we are thinking it would be smart to use a tour group. Would you mind sharing the tour company you used? Many thanks.
Post: Satisfying Splurges by Ken Cutler
Link to comment from July 15, 2024
As I near retirement I think about using an ICE strategy for the reasons you discuss. My issue is that I don't think I can find a situation where I can work at will. For example, if the weather looks nice for an extended stretch and I want to take time to go hiking in NH (you almost have to go during the week now because of crowds), I don't see a lot of employers being happy with a last minute call. I'm sure they exist, I just haven't found them yet.
Post: Fire Meets Ice
Link to comment from February 11, 2024
I agree with you regarding litter. My wife and I will often see trash on walks and try to figure out the litterers thought process. Do they say: "Gee, I'm done with this bag of chips. What are my options? I guess I'll just throw it out the window". All you can do is pick it up and throw it away but it always leaves me s little angry/sad.
Post: Things I’ve Picked Up
Link to comment from January 31, 2024
I went through the same thing. Went to my primary then a neurologist, then an ENT, then a dentist, then a an eye doctor, then an acupuncturist and then to a chiropractor (I'm sure there was a witch doctor in there somewhere). Had an MRI, CT scan, a CT scan with contrast, etc., etc. Suffered for close to 3 years. Finally my neurologist asked me if I had tried PT. Went and they did some trigger point therapy on my back (very intensive), added stretches and strengthening exercises and the headaches have disappeared. Wish I had started with the PT. But I have learned my lesson.
Post: Pain in the Neck
Link to comment from July 6, 2023
Thanks. By heel drops I meant basically the second part of calf raises (only the lowering portion). I've worked with podiatrists and PTs. Every morning I wake up and think this is the day and of course it is not. Thanks for your comments. Just need to learn patience.
Post: Wishing My Life Away
Link to comment from April 8, 2023