Been a runner for decades. I have a pair of "go to" shoes that I always wear. I buy 3 pairs at a time online and keep them on a rotation. Like not having concern about size or fit.
Good thoughts Dennis ... Anyone who asks what I'm doing in retirement gets the same answer. "I have a part time job. It entails spending several hours a day stretching/lifting/doing HIIT training/running and learning all I can about continuing a healthy lifestyle" Wife is a personal trainer so that helps. A healthy person has a thousand wishes - a sick person only one!
When I read your comment it was a gentle reminder to be thankful ... At 72 I have some small health issues but perfect vision. Never been inside an eyeglass store
Recently digging up a reusable bag for groceries under the back seat of my vehicle. Found an old receipt at the bottom of the bag from almost 2 years ago. Compared the prices - shocked to find some items have increased only 10 or 12 % - others have skyrocketed
Seems that a majority of comments mention proximity to the kids and grands ... Always wonder about the folks who move to be near them. What happens when the kids pickup and move or lose their jobs or transfer?
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A wise old Irishman once told me "We're here for a good time, not a long time"
Post: What words of wisdom would you have for your younger self?
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Been a runner for decades. I have a pair of "go to" shoes that I always wear. I buy 3 pairs at a time online and keep them on a rotation. Like not having concern about size or fit.
Post: Six T-Shirts and a Car: My Spending Philosophy.
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Gratitude for the knowledge and respect for the way you handled the past 16 months.
Post: Farewell Friends
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Good thoughts Dennis ... Anyone who asks what I'm doing in retirement gets the same answer. "I have a part time job. It entails spending several hours a day stretching/lifting/doing HIIT training/running and learning all I can about continuing a healthy lifestyle" Wife is a personal trainer so that helps. A healthy person has a thousand wishes - a sick person only one!
Post: Retirement Begins Long Before You Retire
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I lost a close friend who was on AA flight 11 ... incredibly hard to believe it has been 24 years. If you are in NYC a visit to the memorial is a must
Post: Remembering 9/11
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25 million Americans count SS as their only source of income ... that could get ugly
Post: Dealing with a reduction in Social Security benefits. Is there a backup plan?
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When I read your comment it was a gentle reminder to be thankful ... At 72 I have some small health issues but perfect vision. Never been inside an eyeglass store
Post: What Worries You?
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Yes I have caught CHAT GPT with mistakes. Funny after I corrected it it apologized!
Post: What Worries You?
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Recently digging up a reusable bag for groceries under the back seat of my vehicle. Found an old receipt at the bottom of the bag from almost 2 years ago. Compared the prices - shocked to find some items have increased only 10 or 12 % - others have skyrocketed
Post: Pizza Inflation
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Seems that a majority of comments mention proximity to the kids and grands ... Always wonder about the folks who move to be near them. What happens when the kids pickup and move or lose their jobs or transfer?
Post: Let’s revisit the pros and cons of relocating upon retirement
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