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LARRY POTTER
Retirement is really just an invitation to become the very best version of you.
Last Best Bite
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't–you're right. Those who are fearless, never grow old." Henry Ford
We Showed Our Kids How To Live Life Well, Now It's Time To Show Them How To "Finish Life Well"
AS OUR KIDS WERE GROWING UP, we were responsible for teaching them the importance of saying “thank you” and “please.” We encouraged them...
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There is a reason these are called our "Wisdom Years".
* A COUPLE went to breakfast at a restaurant where the “seniors' special” was two Eggs, Bacon, Hash Browns, and Toast for $6.99. “Sounds...
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We did it, folks—we made it through the darkest times. Let there be light!
THIS IS NOT ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK IT IS. The sun will set after 6 pm in Forsyth County (Georgia) tonight, and there won’t be another pre-6...
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Yesterday I Learned Something New That Will Make Dinner Taste So Much Better...
I walked up to Jeff, the burly, expert butcher in the meat department at Krogers, yesterday. With a "bottom (rump) roast" in one hand and...
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Crick In The Neck? Great Hike-Sore Knee? Worked Those Biceps A Little Too Much... This Helps Me.
LAST BEST BITE IS NOT ABOUT SELLING ANYTHING, but it is about sharing things that will help us enjoy life more in our "wisdom years"....
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Just 10 Weeks Out From Open-Heart Surgery, And I'm Already Living Life At A Whole New Level
THIS MORNING I READ SEVERAL ARTICLES on how to do a Podcast. More about that to come. NEXT WAS MY FIRST FULL WORKOUT DAY at the gym and...
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Realizing that my time was limited encouraged me to think more deeply about how I wanted to spend it.
At thirty-nine years old, I was told, "You can have about 8 months without chemotherapy and radiation." All of a sudden, I wanted to...
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4 New Things I Did This Week That Boosted My Brain Power
Just staying busy isn't enough to prevent the cognitive decline that often comes with aging, we need to be constantly engaging in new...
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Three rules to help you be consistent with exercise this year:
A friend of mine reminded me that the second Friday of January is often referred to as "Quitter's Day". It's the day when "most people"...
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The most inspiring love story isn't "Romeo and Juliet," who died together, but the couples who have grown old together, living out a true and enduring love.
To Jean, my wife, my best friend, my traveling partner, my confidant, and my inspiration, I hope this is the best birthday ever! I am so...
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How to Look Younger, Stay Happy, and Remain Connected at 89
This month's trip back home to see my Mom in Tennessee was even more fun than usual because we celebrated her eighty-ninth birthday (I...
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It's True: The Happiest People Are Indeed Those Who Express Gratitude.
I am thankful for my cup of coffee and my office, it's my quiet place early in the morning. Here is where I start my day by praising God...
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A Man's Cologne Is To Be Quietly Discovered When People Get Near Them, Not A Megaphone Announcement That They Have Entered The Room!
Throughout the years, we have learned valuable lessons from our experiences, sayings passed down from our parents, insights from books,...
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A 30-Second Test To See How You "Stand" On Getting Older In 2025
We can eat a balanced diet and have a balanced exercise routine and still miss out on how to prevent the number one cause of death in...
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It's been years since I've been up to see the ball drop, but this year, I did it!
Fireworks woke me up at 11:50 pm. I flipped open my iPad and watched the ball drop. Back to sleep at 12:15 am. I love celebrations and parties as much as anyone, but I still don't get standing in the cold rain with a bunch of people you don't know watching a ball slither down a pole.. HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our family and friends! 2025 is going to be amazing. Looking forward to savoring my last best bite in 2025!
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How My Calendar Keeps Me From Being Stressed, Gets the Grandkids To Come Over, Keeps Me Healthy, Improves My Social Life, and Saves Me A Bunch Of Money
If you are one o f every three people who use a wall calendar, today you will need to run out and pick up a 2025 calendar. Why? Regardless of age, whether you use paper planners, go digital like me, or use any combination, it will most likely not get done if you don't put it on a calendar . Relying solely on memory often leads to important things slipping through the cracks. It doesn't matter what you say your priorities are; your calendar reveals the truth about what is i
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“The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life” Esther Perel
I look forward to my Monday morning men’s group, which is made up of mostly retired but still very active Christian businessmen,...
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Our Story Is Not Over, But Sometimes We Have To Start Over To Live Our Best Story!
About seven weeks ago at the gym, while doing my warm-up on the treadmill, I was 2 1/2 miles into a good 5K pace (for me-46 minutes),...
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Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Open Heart Surgeon Shall Keep Her From Making Our House Fun At Christmas Time!
A couple of weeks back, I had a heart valve replacement, which required open heart surgery. My thinking was 2-3 days in the hospital,...
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