The Jesters opinion

[bakon]

I copied this from a retirement site. I cut some out and most of it works for any age. only wish the end said Lite Beer.

 

Many of us are getting old. Here is some advice to take to heart

 

1. It’s time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it.

 

2. Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children. You gave them an education, food, shelter and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.

 

3. Keep a healthy life, Do moderate exercise, eat well and get your sleep. It’s easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy.

 

4. Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your significant other. The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner. One day one of you will miss the other, and the money will not provide any comfort then, enjoy it together.

 

5. Don’t stress over the little things. You’ve already overcome so much in your life. Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be forgotten.

 

6. Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember: “A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection.”

 

8. Don’t lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. There’s nothing worse than an older person trying to wear the current fashion among youngsters.

 

10. Respect the younger generation and their opinions.

 

11. Never use the phrase: “In my time.” Your time is now. As long as you’re alive, you are part of this time.

 

12. Spend your time with positive, cheerful people, it’ll rub off on you and your days will seem that much better.

 

14. Don’t abandon your hobbies. You can travel, hike, cook, read, dance,adopt a cat or a dog, grow a garden, play cards, checkers, chess, dominoes, golf. You can paint, volunteer or just collect certain items. Find something you like and spend some real time having fun with it.

 

15. Accept invitations. Baptisms, graduations, birthdays, weddings, conferences. Try to go. Get out of the house, meet people you haven’t seen in a while, experience something new (or something old). Go to museums, go walk through a field. Get out there.

 

16. Be a conversationalist. Talk less and listen more. Some people go on and on about the past, not caring if their listeners are really interested. That’s a great way of reducing their desire to speak with you. Listen first and answer questions, but don’t go off into long stories Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or criticize too much. Try to accept situations as they are. Everyone is going through the same things, and people have a low tolerance for hearing complaints. Always find some good things to say as well.

 

17. Pain and discomfort go with getting older. Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of the cycle of life we’re all going through.

 

18. If you’ve been offended by someone – forgive them. If you’ve offended someone - apologize. Don’t drag around resentment with you. It only serves to make you sad and bitter. It doesn’t matter who was right. Someone once said: “Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.”

 

19. If you have a strong belief, savor it. But don’t waste your time trying to convince others. They will make their own choices no matter what you tell them, and it will only bring you frustration. Live your faith and set an example. Live true to your beliefs and let that memory sway them.

 

20. Laugh. Laugh A LOT. Laugh at everything. Remember, you are one of the lucky ones. You managed to have a life, a long one.

 

AND, REMEMBER: “Life is too short to drink bad wine"

[Stewie]

[Sonic]

I copied this from a retirement site. I cut some out and most of it works for any age. only wish the end said Lite Beer.

 

Many of us are getting old. Here is some advice to take to heart

 

1. It’s time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it.

 

2. Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children. You gave them an education, food, shelter and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.

 

3. Keep a healthy life, Do moderate exercise, eat well and get your sleep. It’s easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy.

 

4. Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your significant other. The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner. One day one of you will miss the other, and the money will not provide any comfort then, enjoy it together.

 

5. Don’t stress over the little things. You’ve already overcome so much in your life. Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be forgotten.

 

6. Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember: “A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection.”

 

8. Don’t lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. There’s nothing worse than an older person trying to wear the current fashion among youngsters.

 

10. Respect the younger generation and their opinions.

 

11. Never use the phrase: “In my time.” Your time is now. As long as you’re alive, you are part of this time.

 

12. Spend your time with positive, cheerful people, it’ll rub off on you and your days will seem that much better.

 

14. Don’t abandon your hobbies. You can travel, hike, cook, read, dance,adopt a cat or a dog, grow a garden, play cards, checkers, chess, dominoes, golf. You can paint, volunteer or just collect certain items. Find something you like and spend some real time having fun with it.

 

15. Accept invitations. Baptisms, graduations, birthdays, weddings, conferences. Try to go. Get out of the house, meet people you haven’t seen in a while, experience something new (or something old). Go to museums, go walk through a field. Get out there.

 

16. Be a conversationalist. Talk less and listen more. Some people go on and on about the past, not caring if their listeners are really interested. That’s a great way of reducing their desire to speak with you. Listen first and answer questions, but don’t go off into long stories Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or criticize too much. Try to accept situations as they are. Everyone is going through the same things, and people have a low tolerance for hearing complaints. Always find some good things to say as well.

 

17. Pain and discomfort go with getting older. Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of the cycle of life we’re all going through.

 

18. If you’ve been offended by someone – forgive them. If you’ve offended someone - apologize. Don’t drag around resentment with you. It only serves to make you sad and bitter. It doesn’t matter who was right. Someone once said: “Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.”

 

19. If you have a strong belief, savor it. But don’t waste your time trying to convince others. They will make their own choices no matter what you tell them, and it will only bring you frustration. Live your faith and set an example. Live true to your beliefs and let that memory sway them.

 

20. Laugh. Laugh A LOT. Laugh at everything. Remember, you are one of the lucky ones. You managed to have a life, a long one.

 

AND, REMEMBER: “Life is too short to drink bad wine"

Great advise from one of the most intelligent posters on this board 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dee]

That was great

[Doreensfree]

Yes it was...were all in shock !!!

[Still winning]

You're adopting cats now??!!  Other then that, the advice sounded good and genuine lol

[bakon]

Someone has to house the box shitters. Not me.

[Still winning]

Someone has to house the box shitters. Not me.

haha, I worried you'd changed for a moment, no cause for alarm!  :D

[Petra]

Nice reminders!  

Be happy.

[Tink]

I copied this from a retirement site. I cut some out and most of it works for any age. only wish the end said Lite Beer.

 

Many of us are getting old. Here is some advice to take to heart

 

1. It’s time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it.

 

2. Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children. You gave them an education, food, shelter and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.

 

3. Keep a healthy life, Do moderate exercise, eat well and get your sleep. It’s easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy.

 

4. Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your significant other. The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner. One day one of you will miss the other, and the money will not provide any comfort then, enjoy it together.

 

5. Don’t stress over the little things. You’ve already overcome so much in your life. Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be forgotten.

 

6. Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember: “A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection.”

 

8. Don’t lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. There’s nothing worse than an older person trying to wear the current fashion among youngsters.

 

10. Respect the younger generation and their opinions.

 

11. Never use the phrase: “In my time.” Your time is now. As long as you’re alive, you are part of this time.

 

12. Spend your time with positive, cheerful people, it’ll rub off on you and your days will seem that much better.

 

14. Don’t abandon your hobbies. You can travel, hike, cook, read, dance,adopt a cat or a dog, grow a garden, play cards, checkers, chess, dominoes, golf. You can paint, volunteer or just collect certain items. Find something you like and spend some real time having fun with it.

 

15. Accept invitations. Baptisms, graduations, birthdays, weddings, conferences. Try to go. Get out of the house, meet people you haven’t seen in a while, experience something new (or something old). Go to museums, go walk through a field. Get out there.

 

16. Be a conversationalist. Talk less and listen more. Some people go on and on about the past, not caring if their listeners are really interested. That’s a great way of reducing their desire to speak with you. Listen first and answer questions, but don’t go off into long stories Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or criticize too much. Try to accept situations as they are. Everyone is going through the same things, and people have a low tolerance for hearing complaints. Always find some good things to say as well.

 

17. Pain and discomfort go with getting older. Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of the cycle of life we’re all going through.

 

18. If you’ve been offended by someone – forgive them. If you’ve offended someone - apologize. Don’t drag around resentment with you. It only serves to make you sad and bitter. It doesn’t matter who was right. Someone once said: “Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.”

 

19. If you have a strong belief, savor it. But don’t waste your time trying to convince others. They will make their own choices no matter what you tell them, and it will only bring you frustration. Live your faith and set an example. Live true to your beliefs and let that memory sway them.

 

20. Laugh. Laugh A LOT. Laugh at everything. Remember, you are one of the lucky ones. You managed to have a life, a long one.

 

AND, REMEMBER: “Life is too short to drink bad wine"

 

THIS....

 

is how I try to live my life, mostly anyways, except bad wine, I have drank bad wine on many occasion  :rolleyes:

 

life has a way of trying to derail but its just a detour in my book

 

no regrets

no guilt

 

1 life go live it!  B)

[Reciprocity]

You're adopting cats now??!! 

He's not actually adopting them ........

[Still winning]

haha, that's probably more like it! 

[bakon]

I had a cat once or twice. Didn't care for it much. The rice was the best part of the meal and the soy sauce was salty.